Cheeseburger Sandwich

Name: Cheeseburger Sandwich
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 22 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Beef patty, chilled; 2 slice Cheese, sliced; 2 Burger bun, split; 30 g Lettuce, washed and dried; 60 g Tomato, sliced; 30 g Onion, thinly sliced; 30 g Pickle, sliced; 2 tbsp Mayonnaise; 4 tsp Mustard; 2 tsp Butter, softened; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black pepper, ground

Cheeseburger Sandwich · ready in 22 min · 2 servings · 785 kcal per serving · easy · 12 ingredients

A classic American griddled beef cheeseburger with melted cheese, toasted buns, crisp lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and simple condiments.

Prep: 12 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 22 min
Serves: 2
kcal: 785
Difficulty: easy

American Main dishes Quick (30 min or less)High-protein (25 g+)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 2 servings

2Beef patty, chilled
2 sliceCheese, sliced
2Burger bun, split
30 gLettuce, washed and dried
60 gTomato, sliced
30 gOnion, thinly sliced
30 gPickle, sliced
2 tbspMayonnaise
4 tspMustard
2 tspButter, softened
½ tspSalt
½ tspBlack pepper, ground

Equipment

stovetop, skillet, spatula, knife, cutting board, small bowl, plate, thermometer, spoon, measuring spoon

Instructions

Gather Ingredients
Gather all ingredients, a skillet, spatula, knife, cutting board, small bowl, plate, and thermometer before heating the pan. · 4 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are within reach.
Prepare Toppings
Slice the tomato, onion, and pickle, dry the lettuce well, and mix mayonnaise with mustard in a small bowl. · 5 min
What to look for: Toppings look crisp, dry, and ready for fast assembly.
Season Patties
Season both sides of the beef patties evenly with salt and black pepper just before cooking. · 1 min
What to look for: Seasoning is evenly scattered across the patty surfaces.
Toast Buns
Heat the skillet over medium heat, spread butter on the cut bun sides, and toast until golden and lightly crisp. · 3 min
What to look for: Cut sides are golden with a light buttery sheen.
Griddle Patties
Increase heat to medium high, add patties, and cook without moving until a deep brown crust forms. · 4 min
When it is done: Cook ground beef until the center reaches 71°C / 160°F.
Melt Cheese
Flip the patties, place cheese on top, and cook until the cheese softens and the beef reaches safe temperature. · 3 min
When it is done: Confirm each patty reaches 71°C / 160°F in the center.
Build Burgers
Spread sauce on the toasted buns, then layer lettuce, tomato, cheeseburger patty, onion, and pickle. · 3 min
What to look for: Each bun is filled neatly with the hot patty centered on the toppings.
Serve Hot
Serve the cheeseburger sandwiches immediately while the buns are crisp and the cheese is still melted. · 1 min
What to look for: Burgers are hot, stacked, and ready to eat.

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	785
Protein	35 g
Carbohydrates	40 g
of which sugars	7 g
Fat	53 g
of which saturated	19 g
Fibre	3 g
Sodium	1763 mg

Nutri-ScoreD

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk, eggs, mustard

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 1 days
Freezer: not recommended
Store patties separately from fresh toppings when possible. Reheat patties gently in a covered skillet, then assemble with fresh lettuce and tomato.

Ingredient substitutions

Beef patty

Lean beef patty: Use the same weight and avoid overcooking because lean patties dry faster.

Cheese

Cheddar cheese: Cheddar gives a sharper flavor while staying traditional for a cheeseburger.

Burger bun

Plain burger bun: Choose a soft bun that can toast without becoming brittle.

Lettuce

Iceberg lettuce: Iceberg is especially crisp and classic on American burgers.

Tomato

Ripe tomato: Use firm slices so the sandwich stays juicy without turning soggy.

Onion

White onion: White onion gives the clean sharp bite common in diner style burgers.