Classic Cheeseburger
American Classics Free recipe

Classic Cheeseburger

A juicy smash burger with melted American cheese, crisp lettuce, and tangy special sauce on a toasted bun. The signature crust comes from a screaming hot cast iron skillet.

by The Flapjack Test Kitchen 4.7 stars
Total time30 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
CuisineAmerican Classics

in the kitchen -- behind-the-scenes shots from our test cook

Method

  1. Divide the beef into four 6 ounce balls and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Whisk the mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard together to make the special sauce.
  3. Smash each ball on a hot cast iron skillet for 3 minutes, flip, and top with cheese for 2 more minutes.
  4. Toast the buns, spread sauce on both sides, and stack lettuce, tomato, and patty before serving.
Cooks notes. Recipes are tested in a US home kitchen. Substitute lemon for lime if you must, but the result will read brighter. Salt to taste -- our quantities skew toward kosher.
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