Classic American Cheeseburger Recipe – Bite into this delicious and juicy cheeseburger with melted American cheese, fresh tomato, crisp lettuce, onions and lean ground beef.
American cheese burgers are an all time favorite amongst burger eaters and today we are going to learn how to make the Classic American Cheeseburger.
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I have to admit one thing, though. THIS is one of the most satisfying foods I’ve made in a loooooong time. Nothing – seriously – NOTHING beats a Classic American Cheeseburger. With Fries. Finger-licking good food!
I think it’s safe to say that we all love burgers, but every region, and most likely, every family has their own recipe for the “best burger, ever!”. This happens to be mine. This is the burger that keeps everyone coming back to my backyard.
WHAT IS A CLASSIC AMERICAN CHEESEBURGER
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But. Would you look at it. Rich, juicy, colorful, tall… it’s a-mayyyy-zing.
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Classic American Cheeseburger
Ingredients
- 1- pound 98% lean ground beef
- 1/2- cup finely diced onion
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2- cup breadcrumbs
- salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- 1 egg
- 8 American Cheese slices
- 4 hamburger buns
- ketchup
- mayonnaise
- tomato slices
- red onion sliced
- lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and egg; mix until thoroughly combined.
- Divide mixture into four equal portions; shape into a patty about 4 inches wide.
- Preheat gas grill.
- Lay burgers on gas grill; close lid.
- Cook burgers, turning once, until browned on both sides and no longer pink inside, about 7 minutes.
- Top with 1 cheese slice and continue to cook for 1 minute, or until cheese begins to melt.
- Remove from grill.
- Lay buns, cut side down, on grill and cook until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
- Spread mayonnaise and ketchup on bun bottoms.
- Top with remaining cheese slices.
- Add lettuce, tomato, burger patty, and red onion.
- Cover with bun-tops and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
