Cheeseburgers

Last Updated September 27th, 2021 at 09:11 pm by Lisa

These Cheeseburgers are the best burger recipe, with seasoning, and a sauce recipe. Plus cookout grilling tips and 20+ topping ideas!

What is more American than Hamburgers or Cheeseburgers? This recipe takes a nod to In-N-Out in Southern California. Need I say more, if you have tried one, you know what I am talking about.

So I created the sauce and made the meat patties amazing with seasoning, and tons of melted cheese, pickle chips, tomato slices, and crisp cold lettuce. Plus I am sharing over 20 easy topping ideas for your summer grilling, BBQs, and cookouts.

Once you have a good messy burger like this, you will want no other...

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Tips For Cheeseburgers

• Season the ground beef with a good seasoning and Worcestershire sauce.
• Only mix for under a minute, this makes them juicy and amazing with "nooks and crannies".
• Portion ground beef using a large ice cream scoop, this makes it go faster.
• Press the beef patties on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper for fast easy cleanup.
• Wire brush the grill well, then use vegetable oil on a paper towel for a non-stick surface.
• Spread soft butter on the buns, and toast the buns on the grill for maximum flavor.
• Use a good American Cheese, I used Kraft Deli Deluxe, it melts beautifully, place on the patties just a couple of minutes before removing to a platter.
• MOST important Burger Sauce. This recipe is very similar to the spread at In-N-Out Burger in Southern California. I grew up going to In-N-Out, where I live so I know that taste...I have had hundreds. 🍔🍟🥤
• Wrap your messy hamburgers in small sheets of parchment paper, it helps to hold them together when loaded with toppings and makes eating them easier.

Best Burger Recipe

• 8 grilled hamburger patties
• 8 slices American cheese or Cheddar try Deli Deluxe Kraft cheese
• 8 pieces iceberg lettuce
• 24 dill or sweet pickle chips
• 8 slices tomatoes
• 3-5 slices of onions
• 8 buns
• 4-6 tablespoons butter (softened)
• sauce

ground beef patties

• 3 pounds 80/20 ground beef
• ¼ cup seasoning (see below for ingredients)
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

seasoning mix

• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup paprika
• 3 tablespoons cracked black pepper
• 3 tablespoons sea salt
• 2 tablespoons lemon pepper
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons celery seeds
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Mix in a bowl, a small whisk or fork helps to blend it well. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, and Grill and BBQ Rub until mostly combined for about 1 minute. Don't over mix, this creates pockets and makes them so juicy.
2. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper, using a large ice cream scoop, portion out the seasoned ground beef, and press into round patties.

mix sauce

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons relish (dill or sweet)
• 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon sugar

1. In a bowl using a whisk, mix mayo, ketchup, relish, white wine vinegar, and sugar. Cover and chill. Can be made days ahead.
2. Cover and chill. Can be made days ahead.

How To Grill Burgers

1. Wire brush the grill well, then use vegetable oil on a paper towel for a non-stick surface.
2. Butter the inside of the buns with soft butter, this helps them toast on the grill and taste so delicious.
3. Heat the grill to medium-high, 450-500 degrees. Grill how you prefer, I prefer them to medium-well. Cook one side for 4-5 minutes and flip for another 4-5 minutes. Don't press them down, that causes flare-ups and pushes the juices from the patties. If the fire flares, reduce the heat and shut the lid on the grill. If you like them rarer, then grill for less time. The minimum safe internal temperature for ground beef is 160 degrees.
4. Toast the buttered buns until light marks form, and they are lightly toasted to a golden brown.
5. Once they are almost done, add slices of cheese. Remove to a platter with the buns.
6. Add the toppings you love. I added melted American cheese, iceberg lettuce, dill pickle chips, tomato slices, and sauce.

More Burger Toppings

There are endless options, these are just a few inspiring toppings for your cookout. Whether you keep it classic or go wild, it is so fun to try out new flavors and ingredients...

• Crispy Bacon
• Grilled Onions
• Sauteed Mushrooms
• Burger Sauce
• Pickle Chips
• Ketchup, Mustard, Mayonnaise, Remoulade
• Ortega or Hatch Chiles
• BBQ Sauce
• Creamy Horseradish Sauce
• Cheeses: Blue Cheese, Pepper Jack, etc.
• Guacamole
• Ranch Dressing
• Jalapenos
• Fried Onions

More Grill Recipes

Make summer spectacular with one of these grilling or BBQ recipes. Start by making your own Grill and BBQ Rub it is easy to make and goes on beef, chicken, and pork plus. The sprinkle it on some Corn On The Cob made right on the grill for a great cookout side.

When Hatch Chiles are in season, you can roast them on the grill and try one of over 25 recipes in this collection. For your next party, make gorgeous Huli Huli Chicken in pineapple bowls, you will feel like you are on vacation in Hawaii...