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Classic diner-style double cheeseburger Recipe

American · Main course · 25 min total

A juicy double cheeseburger with crispy edges, melted American cheese, and all the classic fixings, just like your favorite diner.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 4 slices American cheese
• 2 hamburger buns, split
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 4 leaves iceberg lettuce
• 4 slices tomato
• 4 slices dill pickle
• 1 small white onion, thinly sliced
• Ketchup, yellow mustard, and mayonnaise to taste
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions (4 oz each). Shape each into a thin patty, slightly larger than the bun (they shrink). Season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat until smoking. Place patties in skillet and cook without moving for 3 minutes, until a deep brown crust forms. Flip and cook 2 minutes more for medium.
3. In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of American cheese. Cover pan briefly to melt cheese.
4. While patties cook, butter the cut sides of the buns and toast on the griddle until golden.
5. Assemble burgers: spread desired condiments on bun bottoms. Layer lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onion. Stack two cheese-topped patties on each bottom bun. Close with bun tops and serve immediately.

Tips

• Use 80/20 ground beef for juiciness; leaner meat yields dry burgers.
• Press a small dimple in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
• Keep assembled burgers warm in a low oven (200°F) if making multiple.

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