Description
This Best Ever Cheeseburgers recipe features juicy, perfectly seasoned beef patties cooked in a cast iron skillet, topped with melted cheddar cheese and served on toasted brioche buns. Accompanied by a tangy, flavorful homemade burger sauce and fresh toppings like lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles, this classic American favorite is sure to satisfy your burger cravings.
Ingredients
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Burger Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 Tablespoon dill pickle juice
- 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Cheeseburgers
- 2 pounds ground beef, 20% fat
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter, divided
- 6 slices cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- 6 Brioche hamburger buns
- Green leaf lettuce
- Sliced tomato
- Sliced red onion
- Dill pickle hamburger chips
Instructions
- Make the Burger Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise and ketchup by whisking them together until smooth. Add dill pickle juice, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Whisk again thoroughly to blend all ingredients. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce while preparing the cheeseburgers, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Prepare the Beef Patties: Gently form the ground beef into six patties about 1 inch thick each, being careful not to overwork the meat to ensure tender burgers. Arrange the patties on a large platter and season both sides generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Cook the First Batch of Patties: Heat 1 tablespoon of salted butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until melted and hot. Place three of the patties into the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes per side or until they develop a light char and reach your desired doneness. In the final minute, top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese, allowing it to melt. If needed, transfer cooked patties to a warm oven set at 200°F to keep warm.
- Cook the Second Batch: Repeat the cooking process with the remaining three patties, using the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to grease the skillet. Melt cheese on the patties as before.
- Assemble the Cheeseburgers: Toast the brioche hamburger buns lightly if desired. Spread the prepared burger sauce on the buns, then layer with lettuce, tomato slices, cooked cheeseburger patties with melted cheese, sliced red onion, and dill pickle hamburger chips. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your delicious cheeseburgers!
Notes
- Use 20% fat ground beef for juicy, flavorful burgers.
- Do not overwork the meat when forming patties to keep them tender.
- Keep cooked patties warm in a low oven to serve all burgers hot together.
- Brioche buns add sweetness and a soft texture that complements the savory burger.
- Customize toppings according to your preference for added flavor and texture variety.
