Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (preferably 80% lean)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crispy fried onions
- 4 burger buns
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: pickles, lettuce, tomato slices
Instructions
- Season ground beef with salt, pepper, and desired spices. Form into four equal patties, not too thick.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties 4-5 minutes per side until desired doneness. Top with shredded cheddar cheese last minute to melt.
- Spread mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard on burger buns. Add crispy fried onions on top of melted cheese.
- Place cooked beef patties on the buns, add desired toppings like pickles, lettuce, or tomato slices.
- Close buns and serve immediately for maximum flavor.
Notes
- Use high-quality ground beef for best flavor.
- Cook the patties to your preferred doneness, from medium rare to well done.
- For extra cheesy flavor, add different types of cheese like pepper jack or mozzarella.
- Leftover burgers can be stored in airtight container in the refrigerator and reheated in oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Contains dairy, Contains beef
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 520 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
