Perfect Grilled Cheese Burgers
The Perfect Grilled Cheese Burgers combine two beloved comfort foods into one delicious dish. This recipe delivers a mouthwatering experience that features juicy burgers enveloped in gooey, melted cheese, all encased in perfectly crisp, buttery bread.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Spatula
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef Use 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio for juiciness.
- 8 ounces Cheese Choose cheddar, American, or mozzarella.
- 4 slices Bread Thick-cut sourdough or brioche recommended.
- 4 tablespoons Butter Unsalted, for grilling the bread.
- to taste Salt For seasoning the beef.
- to taste Black Pepper Freshly ground for seasoning.
Toppings
- Lettuce Optional topping.
- Tomato Optional topping.
- Pickles Optional topping.
- Ketchup Optional sauce.
- Mustard Optional sauce.
Instructions
- 1. Form the ground beef into two patties, about ½ inch thick, and season with salt and pepper.
- 2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- 3. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on one side without moving them.
- 4. Flip the burgers, add cheese on top, and cover to melt.
- 5. Butter one side of each bread slice.
- 6. Remove burgers and let rest for a minute.
- 7. Toast the buttered bread in the same skillet until golden brown.
- 8. Assemble the burgers with toppings between two slices of toasted bread.
- 9. Cut in half and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different cheeses and toppings.