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Cheeseburger

Prep 15 min Cook 20 min Total 35 min Servings 6

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 21, 2026 · Updated Oct 22, 2026

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About this recipe

A single cheeseburger with one quarter-pound beef patty, cheddar, and sandwich pickles on a brioche bun. Onion, ketchup, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper are mixed into the beef before you shape the patties. Cook each patty until the center reaches 160°F. This makes six burgers, ready in about 35 minutes.

Tip: Mix the salt, pepper, onion, ketchup, garlic, and egg into the beef once. Cook each patty to 160°F.

Equipment used in this recipe

  • instant-read thermometerView on Amazon

    Checking the internal temperature directly is the only way to know it's done without guessing from time alone.

Ingredients

  • Patties
  • Assembly

Method

  1. 01

    Gently mix the beef, salt, pepper, onion, ketchup, garlic, and egg. Shape 6 patties, 4 oz each.

  2. 02

    Set a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties in batches, about 4 to 5 minutes per side, until the center reads 160°F.

    Watch the technique for this step →
  3. 03

    In the last minute, lay one slice of cheddar on each patty and let it melt.

  4. 04

    Set one patty on each brioche bun. Add sandwich pickles and close the bun.

Notes & swaps

  • The salt and pepper are already mixed into the beef.
  • No heavy skillet? Use the heaviest pan you have, and give it an extra minute to get hot.

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