Garlic salt, garlic pepper, and fresh minced garlic give these lean grilled burger patties a triple dose of garlic flavor. ...get the recipe
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May 26th, 2025 is National Hamburger-Cheeseburger Day
This history of the hamburger (and its cousin the cheeseburger) is unclear at best. There are many stories and theories about who really invented it. While the history is most likely fascinating, we are more interested in the versatility of this culinary creation.
Hamburgers
In their most basic form, they consist of ground beef pressed into a patty and cooked on a grill, under a broiler, or in a pan. However, such a simple start lends well to endless variations. Seasonings used in the meat can range from simple salt and pepper, to Italian herbs, to Asian flavors, to hot and spicy. Other add-ins can include diced onions, peppers, or other vegetables.
And let's not forget the toppings. Traditional favorites include sliced onion, tomatoes, lettuce, and condiments like ketchup or mustard. But like the basic burger, toppings have evolved too. Try a burger topped with sprouts and avocado, or fried onion rings. Toppings can also include cheese. Which leads us to...
Cheeseburgers
Using a hamburger as a base, cheese is added as the star of the show. Typically a meltable cheese is used such as Cheddar, Swiss, or American. But more upscale cheeseburgers like to sport sassy cheeses like Feta, or Gorgonzola.
There are far more variations on the hamburger/cheeseburger we could discuss, but we'll let you peruse the recipes and find your own favorites!
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Recipes to celebrate National Hamburger-Cheeseburger Day
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All American CheeseburgersAmerican cheese is a must on this well-balanced burger, as is the fresh onion rings for crunch and tomato slices for juiciness. ...get the recipe
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Krystal's HamburgersKrystal's is known for its square hamburgers and distinctive, Southern-style fast food service. This copycat recipe is the perfect way to get your burger fix without having to leave home. ...get the recipe
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Texas Blue Whistler BurgerThese giant 1 pound burgers are named after the Blue Whistler cannon that was used in several battles, including the Texas Revolution. ...get the recipe
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Grilled Chopped Steak BurgerLove a good steak? These burgers use ground sirloin instead of regular ground beef which gives them a more steak-like flavor. ...get the recipe
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Bacon Cheddar Ranch BurgersBurgers made with ground beef, cheddar cheese, and bacon that are topped with more bacon, mushrooms, and sandwiched between buns spread with ranch salad dressing. ...get the recipe
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Stuffed Bacon And Monterey Jack CheeseburgersSimply seasoned ground beef is stuffed with a mixture of monterey jack cheese and bacon and cooked until done. Top with your favorite burger toppings. ...get the recipe
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Bacon, Onion, And Cheddar Stuffed BurgersPutting toppings on top of your burger is so last year. How about throwing all those fried onions and all that cheese inside the patty for an explosion of flavor? ...get the recipe
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Cheesy Stuffed SlidersCheesy stuffed sliders are the perfect bite-sized snack or party food. Tender, juicy beef is stuffed with gooey cheese and sandwiched between soft, fluffy slider buns. ...get the recipe
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Stuffed Jalapeno BurgersIf you haven't tried making stuffed burgers yet, just know that they're an entirely new burger. These meaty patties stuffed with cheddar and a jalapeno salsa make that first bite an absolute explosion. ...get the recipe
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