Cheese Skirt Burger

Joshua Weissman is the king of burgers.

Prep
10 minutes
Cook
10 minutes
Total
20 minutes
Serves
1
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Cheese Skirt Burger
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Ingredients

Burger:

  • 6 oz (170g) 75/25 ground beef
  • 1 tsp (3g) black pepper
  • 1 tsp (3g) kosher salt
  • 2 cups (275g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 hamburger bun

Burger Sauce:

  • ½ cup (145g) ketchup
  • ½ cup (145g) mustard
  • ¾  cup (217g) mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp (30g) Worcestershire
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Directions

Burger:

  1. Preheat your skillet to medium-high heat.
  2. Weigh your portion of ground beef and shape into a patty. Season both sides of the patty with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the patty in the skillet and press the burger to the pan to ensure full contact.
  4. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
  5. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the shredded cheese to the patty and cover with the top bun. Cover the pan with a lid.
  6. The cheese will melt and create a large skirt.

Burger Sauce:

  1. In a small bowl combine all ingredients. Use a whisk to mix thoroughly.

Assembly:

  1. Toast buns.
  2. Place the bun heel on plate.
  3. Spread the sauce on the top half of the bun.
  4. Add the patty on top.
  5. Finish with the top half of the bun.