Ultimate Classic Cheeseburger

Name: Ultimate Classic Cheeseburger
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 burgers
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend); 4 slices American cheese; 4 brioche burger buns, toasted; 4 leaves iceberg or green leaf lettuce; 1 large tomato, sliced; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 8 slices dill pickles; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 EL ketchup; 1 TL yellow mustard; 1 TL sweet pickle relish; Salt and pepper to taste

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Master the art of the backyard burger with this Ultimate Classic Cheeseburger. This isn't just any burger—it's a symphony of textures and flavors built on a foundation of a hand-formed, generously seasoned beef patty cooked to juicy perfection. Melted American cheese blankets the patty, while cool crisp lettuce, ripe tomato slices, thinly sliced red onion, and tangy dill pickles add freshness and crunch. The crowning glory is a homemade "special sauce" (a blend of mayo, ketchup, mustard, and relish) that ties every bite together. All of this is nestled inside a soft, buttery, lightly toasted brioche bun. It's the quintessential American fast-food experience, made better at home with quality ingredients.

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A classic cheeseburger with a juicy patty, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and sauce on a toasted brioche bun

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time10 min

Servings4 burgers

Equipment

Grill or cast-iron skilletMixing bowlSpatula

Instructions

1
Gently form the ground beef into four evenly sized patties, slightly wider than your buns. Make a shallow dimple in the center of each patty to prevent bulging. Season liberally with salt and pepper on both sides.
2
Preheat grill or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side for medium, or until desired doneness.
3
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on each patty to melt.
4
While patties cook, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and relish in a small bowl to make the special sauce. Lightly toast the brioche buns.
5
To assemble: Spread special sauce on the bottom bun. Top with lettuce, a cheesy patty, tomato slices, red onion, pickles, and finally the top bun. Serve immediately.

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RECIPE BY

Leckere Rezepte

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