Grilled Cheese Burger (Easy Homemade Recipe!)
This grilled cheese burger is a cross between a classic burger and cheesy sandwich, complete with a homemade sauce, pickles, and onions!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons mayo
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon ketchup plus additional for dipping
- 2 tablespoons relish sweet
- ¾ pound ground beef (I used 85% lean)
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 slices white bread
- 8 slices American cheese
- ⅛ cup onion finely chopped
- ⅛ cup pickles dill, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together the mayo, mustard, ketchup, and relish. Refrigerate until ready to use.3 tablespoons mayo, 1 teaspoon mustard, 1 teaspoon ketchup, 2 tablespoons relish
- Add the ground beef to a medium bowl, then add salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Use your hands to gently incorporate everything into the ground beef. Divide the meat in half and form each into a rectangular shaped thin patty about the size of the pieces of bread you are using.¾ pound ground beef, kosher salt, black pepper, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat and cook each patty for a few minutes on each side until browned and cooked through to your desired liking (see note). Remove from heat.
- To layer each grilled cheese add 2 slices of American cheese to one slice of bread, top with one of the patties, then spread half of the sauce on to the patty. Top the sauce with 1 tablespoon each of chopped onion and pickles, then top with 2 additional slices of American cheese. Top with another piece of bread. Repeat to make the other sandwich.4 slices white bread, 8 slices American cheese, ⅛ cup onion, ⅛ cup pickles
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add grilled cheeses, pressing down lightly, and cook for 3-5 minutes until golden. Flip and continue cooking until cheese is melted and bottom piece is golden. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with ketchup.2 tablespoons butter, sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon ketchup
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Notes
Cooking the burger patties: I like to cook the patties to slightly less than how I usually like them done as they will continue to cook in the grilled cheese.
Storage: These are best served right away, but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and then reheated in the toaster oven or oven until the bread is crisp, the burger is warmed through, and the cheese is melted.
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