How to Make Double Cheeseburger - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so satisfying about biting into a juicy, flavorful double cheeseburger. This classic American dish is a staple at barbecues, cookouts, and fast-food restaurants alike, and for good reason. With two perfectly seasoned beef patties, gooey melted cheese, and all the fixings sandwiched between two soft and slightly toasted buns, it's no wonder this dish has become a beloved comfort food for many.

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Ingredients

  • 1 hamburger bun, split
  • ⅓ pound ground beef
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 4 processed cheese singles (such as Kraft)
  • 1 tablespoon thousand island salad dressing (such as Kraft)
  • 1 slice tomato
  • 1 leaf lettuce
  • 1 slice onion

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 double cheeseburger

  • Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Place hamburger bun halves, cut-sides down, in the hot skillet until lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove toasted buns to a plate.
  • Separate beef into 2 portions and form each into a thin patty slightly larger than bottom bun. Season each patty with salt.
  • Cook patties in the same large skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip patties over and place 2 cheese slices over each patty. Continue cooking until desired doneness is reached, 2 to 3 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of patties should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C) for well done.
  • Assemble cheeseburger in the following order: bottom bun, dressing, tomato, lettuce, beef patty with cheese, onion, beef patty with cheese, and top bun.
  • Nutrition

    758 cal.

    • Total Fat: 50g
    • Saturated Fat: 23g
    • Cholesterol: 158mg
    • Sodium: 1736mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 45g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 1079mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 468mg