Ultimate Pan-Fried Cheeseburger Delight

Ingredients

- Potato buns: 4
- Beef patties (or preferred patty type): 4
- Raw onions, thinly sliced: 1 cup
- Processed American cheese: 4 slices
- Mayonnaise: 4 tablespoons
- Ketchup: 2 tablespoons
- Bacon, cooked to crisp: 8 slices
- Iceberg lettuce, shredded: 1 cup
- Romaine lettuce, leaves separated: 4 leaves
- Tomato, sliced: 1 large tomato
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
- Butter: 2 tablespoons (for bun toasting)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
Begin by slicing the onions thinly and the tomato into rounds. Cook the bacon until crispy and set aside on a paper towel to drain. Separate the romaine lettuce leaves and shred the iceberg lettuce. Keep all components ready for assembly.

2. Toast the Buns:
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and swirl it around the pan. Place the potato buns cut side down into the pan and toast until golden brown, approximately PT2M (2 minutes). Set aside.

3. Cook the Patties:
Season the patties with salt and pepper on both sides. Return the pan to medium-high heat. Place the patties in the hot pan and cook for PT4M (4 minutes) per side for medium doneness, adjusting the time based on preference. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on each patty, cover the pan with a lid to melt the cheese.

4. Assemble the Burgers:
Start with the bottom half of the toasted bun. Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise evenly. Add a romaine lettuce leaf followed by a slice of tomato, and a patty with melted cheese. Add two slices of crispy bacon, a handful of thinly sliced onions, and a layer of shredded iceberg lettuce. Top with an additional tablespoon of ketchup. Complete the burger with the top half of the bun.

Total Time

PT20M
20 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Cheeseburger, Pan-Fried Burger, Easy Lunch Recipe, Bacon Cheeseburger, Potato Bun Burger, Classic Cheeseburger, Gourmet Sandwich, Quick Lunch Idea, American Cuisine, Burger Recipe

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 2,400 total calories (600 calories per serving)

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