Cook The Book: Family Meal Cheeseburgers Recipe

Name: Cook The Book: Family Meal Cheeseburgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 slice white bread (crust removed); 4 teaspoons whole milk; 11/2 pounds ground beef; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 6 burger buns; 6 cheddar cheese slices; Potato chips, for serving

Servings: persons

1
To make the burgers, tear the bread into pieces and soak in the milk for 5 minutes. Combine the meat, egg, soaked bread, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir together with your hands until you have an even mixture. Divide into the appropriate number of portions and shape into patties.
2
Cook the burgers with the oil in a frying pan over medium heat, or under a hot broiler, turning once during cooking. Cook for 3 minutes for rare, 5 minutes for medium, and 8 minutes for well done. Cut the buns in half and toast them lightly in a dry pan or under the broiler. Top each burger with a slice of cheese.
3
Using a spatula, lift each burger onto a bun. Sandwich with the top
4
half of the bun. Add your choice of toppings. Serve the burgers with potato chips on the side.

2425

kcal

Calories

199

Fat

Carbs

147

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 slice white bread (crust removed), 4 teaspoons whole milk, 11/2 pounds ground beef, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Cook The Book: Family Meal Cheeseburgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cook The Book: Family Meal Cheeseburgers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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