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Juicy grilled cheeseburger stacked with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickles on a toasted brioche bun.

Juicy Grilled Cheeseburgers

Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 4
This grilled cheeseburger recipe makes the ultimate juicy burger—perfect for summer BBQs or easy weeknight grilling. Topped with melty cheese and all your favorite fixings!

Ingredients

Special Sauce

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2-3 Tablespoons ketchup
  • ½ teaspoon white vinegar
  • Pinch seasoned salt (I use Lawry's)
  • 1-2 Tablespoons dill pickle relish , optional

Cheeseburgers

  • 1 ½ pounds (80/20) ground beef
  • 2 Tablespoons BBQ sauce , or steak sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 4 hamburger buns (I prefer brioche buns)
  • Butter for toasting , optional

Optional toppings: Bacon, Lettuce leaves, Tomato slices, Sliced red onion, Pickles

Instructions

Special Sauce

  • In a small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2-3 Tablespoons ketchup, 1/2 teaspoon vinegar, seasoned salt, and 1-2 Tablespoons relish, if using, until well combined.

Cheeseburgers

  • Preheat the grill to medium high (375℉). 
  • In a medium bowl, using your hands, mix 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 2 Tablespoons BBQ sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper just until combined. Shape into 4 3/4-inch thick patties. Using your thumb, make a well in the center of the patties to prevent bulging.
  • Place patties on the grill and cook 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 4 to 5 minutes, or until juices run clear. Top with cheese slices. Cover the grill and cook until cheese has melted. You can also butter the buns and put on the grill the last minute of cooking to toast, if desired.
  • Place cheeseburgers on buns and top with secret sauce and your favorite toppings to serve. 

Notes

Cheese:  Use sliced Swiss, muenster, provolone or your preferred cheese.
    Storage: Leftover cooked hamburger patties can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 753kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 38g, Fat: 53g, Saturated Fat: 19g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Monounsaturated Fat: 19g, Trans Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 148mg, Sodium: 1547mg, Potassium: 594mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 274IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 319mg, Iron: 5mg

    Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

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