The All-American Cheeseburger: A Recipe for Backyard Burger Bliss
The pleasant sound of a burger patty hitting the grill, the perfume of freshly toasted buns, and the gooey richness of cheese are all irresistible. We're honoring the cheeseburger today—the ultimate American classic! This recipe will walk you through every stage, from creating the ideal patty to putting together a gourmet burger. Ingredients: For the Burgers: 1 pound ground beef (80/20 fat ratio) 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Hamburger buns (your preferred type) For the Classic Toppings: American cheese slices (2 per burger) Lettuce leaves Tomato slices Red onion slices Dill pickle slices Optional Additions: Ketchup Mustard Mayonnaise Hot sauce Pickled jalapenos Instructions: Prep the Patty: Gently mix the ground meat, salt, and pepper in a big basin. Burgers may become rough if the meat is overworked. Form the Patties: Partition the mixture evenly, then form each portion into a patty that is just a little bit bigger than your hamburger buns. Each ...