🍔🧀 Ultimate Cheddar Patty Melt Burger Stack
Layers of juicy beef patties, melted cheddar cheese, and buttery grilled bread come together in this over-the-top burger masterpiece. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and loaded with cheesy goodness!
📝 Ingredients
For the Beef Patties
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
For Assembly
- 8 slices cheddar cheese 🧀
- 8 slices thick-cut bread (Texas toast or sourdough) 🍞
- 4 tbsp butter, softened 🧈
- Optional: caramelized onions
- Optional: pickles
- Optional: burger sauce
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Patties
- Divide beef into 4 equal portions.
- Gently form into patties slightly larger than the bread.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
2. Cook the Patties
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.
- During the last minute, top each patty with 2 slices of cheddar cheese and allow it to melt.
3. Toast the Bread
- Butter one side of each bread slice.
- Grill in a skillet until golden brown and crispy.
4. Build the Stack
- Place one slice of toasted bread on a plate.
- Add a cheesy beef patty.
- Add onions or pickles if desired.
- Top with another slice of toasted bread.
- Repeat for a towering double-stack burger melt.
5. Serve
- Slice in half and serve immediately while the cheese is hot and gooey.
💡 Tips
- Use freshly grated cheddar for extra meltability.
- Add a thin layer of garlic butter to the bread for even more flavor.
- For a diner-style finish, press the sandwich lightly on the griddle after assembling.
- Serve with fries 🍟, onion rings, or coleslaw.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
🔥🍔 Crispy buttery bread, juicy seasoned beef, and rivers of melted cheddar make this the ultimate comfort-food burger melt.
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