A classic cheeseburger is typically served with a sharp cheddar cheese, but you can make it your own with smoked cheddar, a Muenster, pepper Jack cheese or even blue cheese.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl mix together all the patty ingredients with your hands. Gently shape the ground beef into four patties of equal size, each about 3/4 inch thick. With your thumb or the back of a spoon, make a shallow indentation about 1 inch wide in the center of the patties to prevent them from forming a dome as they cook. Refrigerate the patties until ready to grill.
- Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat (about 500ºF).
- Set your grill to 500°F, preheat for at least 15 minutes and brush the grill grates clean.
- Brush the cooking grates clean. Spread the cut sides of the buns with the butter. Grill the patties over direct medium-high heat, with the lid closed, until cooked to medium doneness 160°F , 8 to 10 minutes, turning once. During the last 30 seconds to 1 minute of grilling time, place a cheese slice on each patty to melt and toast the buns, cut side down, over direct heat. Remove from the grill.
- Brush the cooking grates clean. Spread the cut sides of the buns with the butter. Grill the patties over medium-high heat, with the lid closed, until cooked to medium doneness 160°F , 8 to 10 minutes, turning once. During the last 30 seconds to 1 minute of grilling time, place a cheese slice on each patty to melt and toast the buns, cut side down, over direct heat. Remove from the grill.
- Build each burger on a bun with lettuce, tomato slices, a patty, ketchup (if using), and 4 pickle chips. Serve warm.
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