Juicy Lucy Burger
Melted cheese hidden inside a beef patty that bursts when you bite down. A TikTok-famous burger that takes 12 minutes and delivers pure umami comfort.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 oz cheddar cheese, cut into 2 cubes
- 2 whole burger buns
- 1 cup lettuce, tomato, and onion for serving
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise or burger sauce
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil
Instructions
- 1
Divide beef into 4 equal balls. Flatten 2 balls into thin patties, place a cheese cube in the center of each, then top with the other 2 patties and seal the edges firmly.
- 2
Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high until it shimmers. Slide patties in and sear 4–5 minutes without moving—you'll hear steady sizzle.
- 4
Flip once and sear another 3–4 minutes until internal temp hits 160°F. Cheese will start leaking at the edges—that's the dream.
- 5
Toast buns lightly in the skillet, about 30 seconds per side until golden.
- 6
Spread mayo on buns, stack burgers with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Serve immediately while the cheese is still melting.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- instant-read thermometer
- spatula
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