McDonald's Style Cheeseburger Hamburger Recipe

Name: McDonald's Style Cheeseburger Hamburger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 34 lb ground chuck; 14 lean ground beef; 3 tablespoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon onion powder; ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder; 4 american cheese slices; 4 hamburger buns; 8 slices dill pickles (use the chips version); 4 tablespoons dried onion, soaked in ice cold water; mustard, to garnish; ketchup, to garnish

Servings: persons

34 lb ground chuck
14 lean ground beef
3 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
4 american cheese slices
4 hamburger buns
8 slices dill pickles (use the chips version)
4 tablespoons dried onion, soaked in ice cold water
mustard, to garnish
ketchup, to garnish

1
Mix all of the dry ingredients together in a bowl.
2
Remove the onions from the water and drain thoroughly.
3
Add the meat to a large bowl and lightly blend.
4
Weigh the meat mixture into exactly 1.6 oz patties for a regular McDonalds patty.
5
Place the burgers on a sheet pan in between two pieces of parchment paper and place in the freezer for 1 1/2 hours.
6
Heat a large, nonstick griddle to high.
7
Remove the burgers from the freezer exactly 2 minutes before you are ready to cook them.
8
Place the buns loosely wrapped in a paper towl in the microwave and heat for 10-15 seconds.
9
Place the patties on the griddle, season heavily with the seasonings and let them sit for 30 seconds.
10
Using a spatula, press down heavily on the patty for roughly 3 seconds.
11
Flip the burger and repeat, remembering to season heavily.
12
When the burgers are done, add a slice of American cheese to each one.
13
Place 5 nickel-sized dollops of ketchup on each top bun, four in each corner, and one in the center.
14
In the empty spaces, place five smaller dots of mustard.
15
Add a patty to each bottom bun.
16
Place 2-3 pickle chips on top of each patty.
17
Top the burger with the onions and the other half of the bun.

1461

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

Carbs

102

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 34 lb ground chuck, 14 lean ground beef, 3 tablespoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, McDonald's Style Cheeseburger Hamburger 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!

McDonald's Style Cheeseburger Hamburger

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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