How to Create the Perfect Double Cheeseburger

Proper Meat Handling

Minimal mixing and gentle shaping preserves the tender texture of the patty.

Heat Management

Using high heat to quickly sear the outside while maintaining juiciness within.

Timing Precision

Coordinating the cooking of multiple elements to ensure everything comes together hot and fresh.

Layering Strategy

Strategically stacking ingredients to create the perfect bite with balanced flavors and textures.

Baking Tips

For the juiciest burgers, use ground beef with at least 20% fat content and handle the meat as little as possible when forming patties.

Make sure your cooking surface is properly heated before adding the patties - this ensures a good sear and prevents sticking.

Never press down on the patties with a spatula while cooking, as this squeezes out flavorful juices.

For smashed burger style, use a metal spatula to smash each ball of meat flat against the hot cooking surface immediately after placing it down.

American cheese is traditional for its superior melting properties, but cheddar, Swiss, or pepper jack are great alternatives.

Toast your buns for the best texture and to prevent them from getting soggy from the juices.

Let the cooked patties rest for 1 minute before assembling your burgers to allow the juices to redistribute.

For an elevated version, add bacon, a fried egg, or sliced avocado to your burger stack.

The special sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Classic Double Cheeseburger

Name: Classic Double Cheeseburger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 double cheeseburgers
Cuisine: American, Fast Food
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 beef chuck); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 8 slices American cheese; 4 sesame seed hamburger buns; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 large tomato, sliced; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 4 leaves iceberg lettuce; 12 dill pickle slices; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard; 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

This Classic Double Cheeseburger features two juicy beef patties layered with melted American cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, and tangy pickles, all brought together with a special sauce between a toasted sesame seed bun. The perfect balance of savory, tangy, and fresh flavors creates that quintessential burger experience that satisfies even the heartiest appetite. Whether grilled outdoors or cooked in a cast iron skillet, this double cheeseburger delivers restaurant-quality results right at home.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

10 Minutes

Total Time

25 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

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2 pounds ground beef (80/20 beef chuck)

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

8 slices American cheese

4 sesame seed hamburger buns

2 tablespoons butter, softened

1 large tomato, sliced

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

4 leaves iceberg lettuce

12 dill pickle slices

1/4 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon yellow mustard

1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish

1 teaspoon white vinegar

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

In a bowl, gently mix ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Be careful not to overmix, which can make the patties tough.

Divide the meat into 8 equal portions (about 4 ounces each) and form into thin patties slightly larger than your buns, as they will shrink when cooking. Press a slight indent in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent it from puffing up.

Season both sides of the patties generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Prepare the special sauce by combining mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, white vinegar, paprika, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.

Spread the softened butter on the inside of each bun half.

Heat a large cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat, or prepare a grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat (about 400°F).

Place the buns, buttered side down, on the edge of the skillet or grill and toast until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Remove and set aside.

For stovetop cooking: Place patties in the hot skillet without overcrowding (you may need to cook in batches). Cook for 2-3 minutes until a crust forms on the bottom.

Flip the patties and immediately place a slice of American cheese on each. Cook for another 1-2 minutes for medium doneness.

For grill cooking: Place patties on the grill grate and cook for 2-3 minutes with the lid closed. Flip once, add cheese, and cook for another 1-2 minutes with the lid closed.

Spread a generous amount of the special sauce on the bottom bun halves.

Build each burger with a cheesy patty, followed by pickles, another cheesy patty, lettuce, tomato, and red onion.

Spread additional sauce on the top bun halves, then place on top of the burgers.

Serve immediately while hot and juicy, optionally wrapped in burger paper for the authentic fast-food experience.

Classic Double Cheeseburger

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