Flying Dutchman Beef Cheese (Printer-Friendly)
Juicy beef patties layered with melted cheese and optional fresh toppings, ready in 20 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 2/3 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
→ Cheese
02 - 4 slices American cheese (or cheddar, if preferred)
→ Seasonings
03 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Toppings
05 - 4 slices dill pickle
06 - 2 slices tomato
07 - 4 slices grilled onion
08 - 2 lettuce leaves
→ Cooking
09 - 1 tbsp butter or neutral oil (for grilling)
# How to Make It:
01 - Divide the ground beef into four equal balls and flatten each into a patty about 1/3 inch thick.
02 - Season both sides of each patty with salt and pepper.
03 - Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat and add butter or oil.
04 - Place the patties in the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
05 - Lay a slice of cheese on top of two patties during the final minute of cooking and let it melt.
06 - Stack one cheese-topped patty with a plain patty, cheese side facing down, to form two double-patty stacks (each with cheese sandwiched between).
07 - Add optional toppings (pickles, tomato, grilled onion, lettuce) between the patties if desired.
08 - Serve immediately while hot and melty.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its the guilty pleasure of a double cheeseburger without the bun getting in the way of pure meat and cheese bliss
- Ready in 20 minutes but tastes like something from a secret menu you were lucky enough to discover
02 -
- Resist the urge to press down on the patties with your spatula or you will lose all those precious juices that make this burger sing
- Let the cheese melt completely before stacking or you will end up with a mess instead of that beautiful melty layer
03 -
- Let your ground beef come to room temperature for about 15 minutes before shaping for more even cooking
- If you are feeding a crowd, multiply everything and keep cooked patties warm in a 200F oven until ready to serve