Four-Cheese Burger Recipe

Name: Four-Cheese Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil; 4 slices swiss cheese; 4 slices ripe beefsteak tomatoes, each 1 inch thick; 4 slices American cheese; 4 slices fresh goat cheese, each 1/2 inch thick; 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted; arugula leaf

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground chuck or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
4 slices swiss cheese
4 slices ripe beefsteak tomatoes, each 1 inch thick
4 slices American cheese
4 slices fresh goat cheese, each 1/2 inch thick
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
arugula leaf

1
Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (~6 oz. each); form each portion loosely into a 3/4 inch thick patty and make a deep depression in the center with your thumb.
2
Season both sides of each burger with salt and pepper.
3
Brush the patties with the oil.
4
Heat a grill pan over high heat on top of stove; cook the burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the first side, about 3 minutes for beef, 5 minutes for turkey.
5
Flip burgers over; cook beef burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on second side, 4 minutes for medium rare or until cooked to desired doneness (cook turkey burgers until cooked throughout, about 5 minutes on second side).
6
During last minute of cooking top each patty with a slice of Swiss cheese and cover with a basting cover, inverted sturdy metal bowl, or tent patties with foil.
7
Add the tomato slices to the grill pan, cover each with a slice of American, a slice of goat cheese, and some Parmesan; cover and melt for 1 minute.
8
Arrange some arugula leaves on the bun bottoms and top each with a burger and a tomato slice.
9
Cover with the bun tops and serve immediately.

896

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Fat

Carbs

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil, and more.

Yes, Four-Cheese Burger falls under the General 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.

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Four-Cheese Burger

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Variations & substitutions

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