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Double Cheeseburgers

Grilled Double Cheeseburgers are a weeknight favorite that is quick and easy enough to make you skip the drive-thru.

Burgers and French Fries is the kind of meal that our family never, ever gets tired of. These simple grilled burgers are double stacked and piled high with all of the toppings for a hearty meal.

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Double Cheeseburger held in hand.

Nothing beats a flame kissed, juicy burger. Burgers make a quick dinner and we like to serve them up with Skillet Mexican Street Corn or classic Fried Onion Rings.

Burger patties, onion slices, tomato slices, cheese, condiments.

Ingredients Needed

  • Ground Beef ~ We prefer 80/20 ground chuck if available.
  • Kosher Salt
  • Fresh Ground Pepper
  • American Cheese ~ Cheddar or Swiss work too.
  • Burger Buns
  • Butter
  • Minced Onion Flakes

Toppings for Burgers

  • Mayonnaise
  • Mustard
  • Ketchup
  • Red Onion
  • Sliced Tomatoes
  • Lettuce – optional

Step By Step Directions

6 Burger patties on parchment squares.

Divide the ground beef into 1/4 pound patties, mashing into thin patties. Season with salt and pepper.

Prepare a grill fire to 375° using hickory or pecan for smoke flavor.

Buttery burger buns on a sheet pan.

Melt butter and brush over both sides of the buns. Sprinkle onion flakes over tops of buns.

Grilling burgers.

Cook burger patties over direct fire. Cook with the grill closed about 3 minutes.

Cooking burgers on a grill.

Turn the patties and continue cooking another 2-3 minutes, until burgers reach 165° using a digital meat thermometer.

Burger patties on a grill, some topped with cheese.

Top half of burgers with a slice of cheese.

Making double cheeseburgers on a grill.

Stack another burger on top. Remove burgers to a platter.

Burger buns toasting on grill.

Lightly toast the buns.

Sheet pan with grilled burgers, buns.

Stack double a double cheeseburger patty onto each bun.

Double cheeseburger on a tin plate.

Top with favorite condiments and toppings and toasted buns. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

  • Storage: Store burgers in a zip top bag or wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
  • Reheat: Place burger patties in a skillet with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for about 4- minutes until burgers are hot.
  • Skillet Method: If you don’t have a grill, cook patties in a cast iron skillet over medium- high heat for 4 minutes per side, cooking until patties reach 165° with a digital thermometer. Toast buns lightly under broiler.
Hand holding double cheeseburger.

If you are craving restaurant-style double cheeseburgers, add these to the menu for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that will have everyone lining up at the dinner table.

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Hand holding double cheeseburger with tomato and red onion.
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Double Cheeseburgers

Grilled Double Cheeseburgers are a weeknight favorite that is quick and easy enough to make you skip the drive-thru.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Ground Beef
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheeseburgers, grilled burgers, grilled cheeseburgers, restaurant burgers
Servings: 4 Burgers
Calories: 964kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef 80/20
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 4 burger buns
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes

for serving

  • mayonnaise mustard, ketchup
  • lettuce sliced tomatoes, sliced red onion

Instructions

  • Divide the ground beef into 1/4 pound patties, mashing into thin patties. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Prepare a grill fire to 375° using hickory or pecan for smoke flavor.
  • Melt butter and brush over both sides of the buns. Sprinkle onion flakes over tops of buns.
  • Cook burger patties over direct fire. Cook with the grill closed about 3 minutes.
  • Turn the patties and continue cooking another 2-3 minutes, until burgers reach 165° using a digital meat thermometer.
  • Top half of burgers with a slice of cheese, then stack another burger on top.
  • Remove burgers to a platter.
  • Lightly toast the buns.
  • Build the burgers by adding favorite condiments and toppings with the double cheeseburgers patties.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Storage: Store burgers in a zip top bag or wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
  • Reheat: Place burger patties in a skillet with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for about 4- minutes until burgers are hot.
  • Skillet Method: If you don't have a grill, cook patties in a cast iron skillet over medium- high heat for 4 minutes per side, cooking until patties reach 165° with a digital thermometer. Toast buns lightly under broiler.
  • Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 964kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 71g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 249mg | Sodium: 1497mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g

    3 Comments

    1. me and you made Gary Gold Dubliner our favorite cheese now the garlic and herb butter and Blarney Castle is the most draft once again great pictures

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