Classic Cheeseburgers
Juicy beef patties topped with melted American cheese on toasted buns. Done in under 15 minutes—the only weeknight burger you need.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef
- 2 slices American cheese slices
- 2 buns hamburger buns
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Divide ground beef in half and form two patties about 3/4 inch thick; press a small dimple in the center of each.
- 2
Heat a skillet over medium-high until a drop of water flicks sizzle, then cook patties without moving for 3 minutes.
- 3
Flip, salt the cooked side, and cook 2 minutes more until an instant-read thermometer reads 160°F.
- 4
Lay one cheese slice on each patty, cover the skillet with a lid, and let it melt for 30 seconds.
- 5
Lightly toast the buns cut-side down in the skillet for 30 seconds until golden.
- 6
Slide each patty onto a bun and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- instant-read thermometer
- lid or foil
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