Description

Learn how to make Juicy Lucy, a delicious cheese-stuffed burger that’s sure to satisfy your cravings. This recipe creates juicy, flavorful burgers with gooey melted cheese inside, perfect for a tasty meal.

Ingredients

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Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
4 slices American cheese (folded or cut to fit)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 hamburger buns
Optional toppings such as lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onion, ketchup, and mustard

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Instructions

Flatten and Stuff Patties: Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and flatten each into a thin patty. Place 2 slices of folded cheese in the center of one patty, then top with another patty. Pinch the edges together tightly to seal and form a thick burger. Repeat for the second burger.
Season and Cook: Season both sides of each stuffed patty with salt and pepper. Preheat a skillet or grill over medium heat. Cook the burgers for about 5–6 minutes per side, or until the meat is fully cooked through and the cheese inside is melted. Avoid pressing down on the burgers to keep the cheese from leaking out.
Assemble and Serve: Toast the buns if desired, then assemble the burgers with your favorite toppings. Serve hot.

Notes

Let the burgers rest for a minute before biting in—melted cheese inside will be very hot.
You can experiment with other cheeses like cheddar or pepper jack for different flavor profiles.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 burger
Calories: 580
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 640mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 39g
Cholesterol: 115mg