12 Best Cheeseburger Recipes

Looking for the perfect formula for cheeseburger recipes, I’ve watched hours of the Steven Patula POV cam at McDonald’s and I asked a friend who worked at McDonald’s in the late 90’s. So for today’s article, I collected the top must-try cheeseburger recipes and tips to make homemade fast food.

I usually do a smash burger with a little bit of salt, and lots of pepper on the meat. Even I hate American cheese but on a cheeseburger, there’s just no match for it. A toasted bun makes a huge difference just microwaved for a few seconds is better than nothing. But never take your bun straight from the bag, there’s a reason why restaurants don’t do this.

In toppings, you can choose mayo, ketchup, or a little bit of mustard. Add a tomato if you have a nice, fresh, firm one. If they’re soft, I’m skipping it. Another tip, mayo on both the top and bottom bun. helps prevent the bun from getting soggy. The taste always shocked me when I made this recipe.

Whether you’re craving something classic or unique, these 12 cheeseburger recipes include ingredients, directions, and expert tips that will satisfy every taste. Let’s dive in!

12. Kings Hawaiian Burger Sliders

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 12 King’s Hawaiian slider buns
• 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup caramelized onions
• 1 tbsp butter, melted

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned; season with salt and pepper.
3. Slice Hawaiian rolls in half and layer the bottom buns with beef and cheese.
4. Spread mayonnaise-mustard mix on the top buns.
5. Place the top buns back, brush with melted butter, and bake for 10 minutes.
6. Serve warm with caramelized onions.

11. Cheeseburger Recipes: Potato Cheese Burger Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 cups diced potatoes
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Directions:

1. Brown the beef in a large pot.
2. Add potatoes and beef broth; simmer until potatoes are tender.
3. Stir in heavy cream, cheese, and garlic powder.
4. Simmer until thickened; serve warm.

10. Cheeseburger Recipes: Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 bag frozen tater tots
• 1/2 cup milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned.
3. Stir in soup, milk, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour mixture into a greased baking dish and layer with cheese.
5. Top with tater tots in an even layer.
6. Bake for 35 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
7. Serve hot.

9. Cheeseburger Recipes: Pioneer Woman Cheeseburger Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup Bisquick mix
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Brown beef and onion in a skillet; drain excess grease.
3. Spread the beef mixture in a greased pie dish and top with cheese.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk Bisquick, milk, eggs, and garlic powder.
5. Pour over the beef mixture.
6. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

8. Cheeseburger Recipes: Cheeseburger with Loaded Fries

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 large russet potatoes, cut into fries
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup crispy bacon bits
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Toss potato fries with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then bake for 25 minutes.
3. In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned and set aside.
4. Layer cooked fries with beef, cheese, bacon bits, and onions.
5. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
6. Garnish with tomatoes and sour cream before serving.

7. Cheeseburger Recipes: Low Carb Cheeseburger Bites

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
3. Form small bite-sized patties and place on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

6. Cheeseburger Recipes: Bacon Cheeseburger Dip

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup crispy bacon bits
• 1/4 cup diced pickles
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain excess grease.
3. Mix beef with cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, and onion powder.
4. Spread into a baking dish, top with cheddar cheese and bacon bits.
5. Bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly.
6. Garnish with diced pickles and serve warm.

5. Cheeseburger Recipes: Cheeseburger Egg Rolls Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup diced onions
• 1/4 cup diced pickles
• 8 egg roll wrappers
• 1 egg (beaten, for sealing)
• Oil for frying

Directions:

1. Brown ground beef with onions, then mix in pickles and cheddar cheese.
2. Place a spoonful of filling onto each egg roll wrapper.
3. Roll tightly, sealing edges with beaten egg.
4. Heat oil in a pan and fry egg rolls until golden brown.
5. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with dipping sauce.

4. Cheeseburger Recipes: Cheeseburger Gnocchi Linguine

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 package gnocchi
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions.
2. Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain excess fat.
3. Add heavy cream, garlic powder, and tomatoes.
4. Stir in gnocchi and top with mozzarella cheese.
5. Simmer until cheese is melted, then serve hot.

3. Cheeseburger Recipes: Copycat Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is browned.
2. Drain excess grease and add beef broth, milk, and macaroni.
3. Bring to a simmer and cook until pasta is tender.
4. Stir in cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Cook for 2 more minutes until cheese is melted.
6. Serve hot.

2. Cheeseburger Recipes: Sloppy Joe Cheeseburger

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 hamburger buns
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Drain excess grease and stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
3. Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
4. Stir in shredded cheese until melted.
5. Serve on hamburger buns.

1. Cheeseburger Recipes: Parmesan Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 12 lasagna noodles
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
3. In a skillet, brown ground beef and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
4. In a baking dish, spread a layer of marinara sauce, then layer noodles, beef, ricotta, bacon, and mozzarella.
5. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
7. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
8. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

FAQs

1. What cheese is best for cheeseburgers?

Cheddar, American, Swiss, and pepper jack are great choices for cheeseburgers.

2. How can I make a cheeseburger healthier?

Opt for lean beef, whole wheat buns, and fresh toppings.

3. What’s the best way to melt cheese on a burger?

Place the cheese slice on the patty and cover it for a minute to allow melting.

4. Can I make cheeseburgers without a grill?

Yes! A cast-iron skillet works well for stovetop cooking.

5. What are the best toppings for a cheeseburger?

Lettuce, tomato, bacon, onions, pickles, and avocado are excellent choices.

6. How do I prevent my burgers from shrinking?

Avoid overmixing the meat and create an indentation in the center before cooking.

Conclusion

From sliders to lasagna, these 12 cheeseburger recipes bring variety to your table. Try them all and find your favorite way to enjoy this classic dish!