Main dishes

Classic Cheeseburgers

Name: Classic Cheeseburgers
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb 8 oz Ground beef; 1 tsp Kosher salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 4 slices American cheese; 4 Hamburger buns; ¼ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp Mayonnaise; 2 tbsp Ketchup; 1 tbsp Yellow mustard; 1 tbsp Pickle brine; 1 cup Dill pickle chips; 1 lb Frozen French fries

Beef patties are topped with melted American cheese, pickle chips, and a mustard-mayo sauce, with crisp fries alongside.

Serves 4

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Ingredients

Cooking for

Ground beef1 lb 8 oz
Kosher salt1 tsp
Black pepper1 tsp
American cheese4 slices
Hamburger buns4
Mayonnaise¼ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp
Ketchup2 tbsp
Yellow mustard1 tbsp
Pickle brine1 tbsp
Dill pickle chips1 cup
Frozen French fries1 lb

Before you start

Shape one patty per serving, about ¾ inch thick and slightly wider than the bun. Check the center with a thermometer rather than relying on the color of the meat.

Directions

Bake the frozen fries according to the package directions, spreading them in one layer.
Stir the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and pickle brine together for the burger sauce.
Shape the beef gently into one patty per serving. Press a shallow dent in each center and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 3 to 4 minutes without pressing them down.
Flip and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, until the centers reach 160°F. Add the cheese during the last minute and cover briefly to melt.
Transfer the burgers to a plate. Toast the buns cut-side down in the skillet for 30 to 60 seconds.
Spread the buns with sauce, add the patties and pickles, and serve with the fries.

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