If you prefer, you can cook the burgers under the broiler in your oven or in a frying pan.
Be careful not to overwork the ground beef when you’re mixing it. That can result in tough burgers. You can add whatever your favorite burger seasonings are to the ground beef. For example, garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper are tasty options.
If you’re have trouble forming the ground beef into round patties, you may want to use mold to help you get the shape right. The lid from a peanut butter jar or other small jar can work well. [4] X Research source
You can use any type of hard cheese that melts well for the burgers. Swiss, Gruyere, and Monterey jack are tasty options. You can also mix two or more types of cheese for the burgers if you like. If you’re a fan of bacon cheeseburgers, turn these into inside-out bacon cheeseburgers by mixing 4 slices of cooked, crumbled bacon in with the cheese and scallions.
It’s important not to overstuff the burgers with the cheese filling or it may leak out when you grill them.
Be sure to seal the two patties together all the way around. If there are any openings, the cheese may ooze out during grilling.
Remember to brush both sides of the burgers with the oil.
While the total overall cooking time for the burgers depends on how done you want them, you should always cook them for 3 minutes on the first side regardless of whether you want them medium-rare or well-done. [10] X Research source
For medium-rare burgers, cook the burgers for another 4 minutes. [12] X Research source For medium burgers, cook the burgers for another 5 minutes. For medium-well burgers, cook the burgers for another 6 minutes. For well-done burgers, cook the burgers for another 7 minutes.
You may want to toast the buns on the grill before putting the burgers on them. Serve the burgers immediately after topping them for the best flavor and texture.
