Cheeseburger Grilled Cheese Fusion (Printable Version)

Savor juicy beef, melted cheddar, and burger favorites inside buttery, grilled bread slices. Perfect comfort fusion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef Filling

01 - 10 oz ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
02 - 1 small onion, finely diced
03 - 1 clove garlic, minced
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1 tablespoon ketchup
07 - 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
08 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

→ Sandwich Build

09 - 8 slices sandwich bread (white, whole wheat, or brioche)
10 - 8 slices cheddar cheese
11 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
12 - 4 tablespoons dill pickle chips (optional)
13 - 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced (optional)
14 - 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned, about 4 minutes.
02 - Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pan. Continue cooking until the onion is translucent and garlic fragrant, around 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Stir in salt, black pepper, ketchup, yellow mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside to cool briefly.
04 - Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice. Set aside for assembly.
05 - On the unbuttered side of four bread slices, place one slice of cheddar, spoon over beef mixture, then add pickles, tomato, and lettuce as desired. Top with another slice of cheddar cheese.
06 - Cover each prepared stack with a second bread slice, ensuring the buttered side faces outward.
07 - Heat a clean skillet over medium-low. Add sandwiches and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, gently pressing, until bread is crisp and golden and cheese has melted.
08 - Transfer sandwiches to a cutting board, allow to rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy enough for a weeknight treat
  • Wonderful way to use up leftover burger fixings
  • Crispy gooey and full of flavor in every bite
02 -
  • High in protein to keep you full and satisfied
  • Perfect for kids and adults with customizable toppings
03 -
  • Letting the beef mixture cool slightly before building keeps the bread crispy inside
  • Pressing sandwiches gently with a spatula helps the cheese bind everything together for perfect slices
  • If you want extra golden crust move sandwiches around the skillet so butter spreads evenly across the bread

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