Description
A delicious and comforting grilled cheese burger that combines the best of both worlds: a juicy beef patty and melty cheese sandwiched between crispy, buttery bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend for juiciness)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices of your favorite cheese (American, cheddar, or Swiss work great)
- 4 slices of bread (Texas toast or thick-cut bread for that perfect grilled cheese vibe)
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- Toppings (optional): lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup, mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and divide into four equal portions, shaping them into patties.
- Place the patties on the hot grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip and add a slice of cheese on top of each patty.
- Cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F for medium doneness.
- Spread a tablespoon of softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Remove the burgers from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
- Toast the buttered side of the bread in the same skillet or on the grill until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble the burger by placing a patty on one slice of toasted bread, topping it with another slice of toasted bread, buttered side up.
- Press down gently and cook for another 2-3 minutes, then flip carefully to toast the other side.
- Once both sides are golden and the cheese is melty, remove from the skillet and let it rest for a minute before slicing in half.
- Serve with your favorite toppings on the side.
Notes
- Do not overwork the beef mixture to keep the burgers tender.
- Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to ensure even cooking.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Grilled Cheese Burger, Comfort Food, Burger Recipe