Description
This Mouthwatering Cheesy Hamburger recipe features juicy beef patties stuffed with melted cheddar cheese, seasoned with garlic and onion powder, and cooked to perfection on a grill or skillet. Perfect for a hearty and flavorful meal, these stuffed burgers come together quickly and are served with your favorite classic toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Patties
- 1½ pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
For Serving
- 4 burger buns
- Optional: sliced cheese for topping
- Optional: lettuce
- Optional: tomato slices
- Optional: pickles
- Optional: onions
- Optional: ketchup
- Optional: mustard
- Optional: mayonnaise
Instructions
- Mix the beef and seasonings: In a bowl, gently combine the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, being careful not to overwork the meat to keep the patties tender.
- Form stuffed patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a patty shape, then place shredded cheddar cheese in the center. Seal by covering with another flattened portion of beef, carefully pressing the edges to enclose the cheese, creating stuffed burger patties.
- Cook the patties: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each stuffed patty for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) ensuring the beef is fully cooked and the cheese inside is melted.
- Add cheese slice (optional): In the last minute of cooking, place an optional slice of cheese on top of each patty and allow it to melt slightly.
- Toast the buns: Lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden and warm.
- Assemble and serve: Place each cooked patty onto a toasted bun and add your favorite toppings such as lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use ground beef with 80/20 fat content for juicy burgers.
- Do not overmix the beef to maintain a tender texture.
- Ensure cheese is fully sealed inside the patties to prevent leaking during cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for safe consumption.
- Customize toppings and cheese types to your preference.
