Labor Day Perfect Cheeseburger
A classic, juicy, all-American cheeseburger perfect for your Labor Day cookout. Featuring a secret savory sauce and perfectly seared patties.
Equipment
- Cast-iron skillet or Grill
Ingredients
Burger Patties
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tsp Kosher salt to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 4 slices American cheese
Secret Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp dill pickle juice
- 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
Assembly
- 4 hamburger buns
- Iceberg lettuce thinly sliced
- tomatoes sliced
- white onion finely chopped
- dill pickles sliced
Instructions
- Divide beef into 4 equal patties, each about 1 inch wider than your buns. Press a shallow indent in the center of each patty, then season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill over medium-high heat until very hot. Cook patties undisturbed for 6 minutes until a crust forms. Flip, brush with melted butter, and cook another 3 minutes. Top each patty with a slice of cheese, then cook 3 more minutes for medium doneness.
- Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, mustard, pickle juice, and paprika in a small bowl. Season with pepper.
- Assemble burgers: Spread sauce on bottom buns, add lettuce, tomato, burger patty, onion, and pickles. Spread more sauce on top buns, close, and serve.
Notes
Nutrition Information per serving: Calories: 1006, Total Carbs: 45g, Net Carbs: 42g, Fats: 65g, Protein: 55g. #LaborDayGrill #HealthyBurgerSwap #EasySummerRecipe #AllAmericanCheeseburger
