Why I love it: here is how you can make a good cheeseburger. You’ve got to make sure that you make the cheese exactly right, melt it, cook it, then eat it! I love cheeseburgers!!! They are the greatest food in America! And you don’t have to just cook it when you’re tired, you can just order it from Wendy’s. Like what you do with pizza only better. Oh and make sure you tell your grandparent’s that this is not 1978. Food is better now.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
4 1/2 -inch cubes pepper jack cheese (about 1 ounce total)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 slices cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces)
4 hamburger buns
Ketchup, mustard and/or mayonnaise, for spreading (optional)
Lettuce leaves, sliced tomato and/or sliced red onion, for topping
Pickles, for serving (optional)
Directions
Divide the beef into 4 equal portions. Press a cube of pepper jack into the center of each and shape the meat around the cheese; form into patties, about 4 inches wide and 3/4 inch thick. Season the patties with salt and pepper.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook until browned on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Flip the patties and top each with a slice of cheddar; cook 4 to 5 more minutes.
Meanwhile, toast the hamburger buns and spread with ketchup, mustard and/or mayonnaise. Fill with the burgers and top with lettuce, tomato and/or red onion. Serve with pickles.
Per serving: Calories 523; Fat 30 g (Saturated 13 g); Cholesterol116 mg; Sodium 426 mg; Carbohydrate 24 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 37 g
Photograph by Christopher Testani
Recipe courtesy of Food Network Magazine
