Grilled Cheese Burger Sandwich Recipe
Are you craving the ultimate comforting dinner for tonight? This Grilled Cheese Burger Sandwich Recipe is guaranteed to satisfy your biggest appetite. I love making this Grilled Cheese Burger Sandwich Recipe whenever my family wants a fun diner treat.
Equipment
- Heavy cast iron skillet or flat griddle pan
- Wide spatula for easy flipping
- Medium glass mixing bowl
- Sharp chef knife and cutting board
- Butter knife for spreading butter
- Paper towels for draining excess grease
- Small glass cup for measuring sauce
Ingredients
- Ground beef – 1 pound, 80/20 lean to fat ratio works best
- White or sourdough sandwich bread – 8 thick slices
- American cheese or sharp cheddar cheese – 8 slices
- Softened butter – 4 tablespoons, for spreading
- Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – 1 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper – 1/2 teaspoon
- Yellow onion – 1/2 cup, finely diced
- Thousand Island dressing or secret burger sauce – 4 tablespoons
Instructions
Shape and Season the Patties
- Divide the ground beef into four equal portions inside your mixing bowl. Shape each portion into a flat square patty matching your bread shape. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Cook the Beef Patties
- Heat your cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Cook the patties for four minutes per side until nicely browned. Add diced onions during the last minute, then transfer patties to a plate.
Butter the Bread Slices
- Spread softened butter evenly over one side of all eight bread slices. Make sure to cover the edges completely so every bite gets golden brown. Place four slices buttered-side down on your clean cutting board.
Assemble the Layers
- Place one slice of cheese onto each unbuttered side of bread. Top with a cooked beef patty, a spoonful of burger sauce, and another cheese slice. Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered-side facing outward.
Toast the Sandwiches
- Place assembled sandwiches into the skillet over medium-low heat. Cook for three minutes per side until the bread turns golden crisp. Cover the pan briefly with a lid so the inner cheese melts completely.
Notes
Use sourdough bread for a delicious tangy flavor and extra sturdy crunch.Butter the outside bread with garlic butter for an amazing garlic bread twist.Add crispy cooked bacon strips inside for a bacon grilled cheese burger.Keep your skillet heat medium-low so the cheese melts before bread burns.Swap American cheese for pepper jack if you love a spicy kick.Store leftover sandwiches wrapped tightly in aluminum foil inside the fridge for two days.Reheat in a warm skillet over low heat to make the bread crispy again.