Description
A classic grilled cheeseburger made with juicy beef patties, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings, perfect for a summer cookout.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for greasing grill)
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Pickles
- Onion slices
- Ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and form into patties.
- Season each patty with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place patties on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.
- During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheese on each patty and close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
- Lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill if desired.
- Assemble burgers by placing the lettuce, tomato, grilled patty with cheese, pickles, and onions on the buns.
- Add condiments of choice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly ground beef for juicier patties.
- You can substitute cheddar with your favorite cheese like Swiss or American.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the beef before forming patties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
