cheeseburger

Cheeseburger? 😄
Classic. Comfort. Iconic. Here’s a simple, juicy, no-nonsense cheeseburger you can make anytime 🍔

🍔 Classic Cheeseburger

Ingredients

• 1 beef patty (¼ lb / ~115 g, 80/20 beef works best)

• Salt & black pepper

• 1 slice cheese (cheddar, American, Swiss—your call)

• 1 burger bun

• Lettuce

• Tomato slices

• Onion (raw or grilled)

• Pickles

• Butter or oil (for the pan)

How to Make It

1. Season the patty generously with salt & pepper.

2. Heat a pan or grill to medium-high.

3. Cook patty 3–4 min per side (don’t press it).

4. Add cheese in the last minute; cover to melt.

5. Toast the bun lightly with butter.

6. Assemble: bun → patty → toppings → sauce → bun.

🥫 Simple Burger Sauce

Mix:

• 2 tbsp mayo

• 1 tbsp ketchup

• 1 tsp mustard

• Chopped pickles (optional)

🔥 Variations

• Smashburger: press thin on hot pan for crispy edges

• Chicken cheeseburger: swap beef for seasoned chicken patty

• Veggie: black bean or lentil patty

• Healthy-ish: lettuce wrap instead of bun

If you want, tell me:

• Beef, chicken, or veggie?

• Pan, grill, or air fryer?

• Classic or gourmet?