Classic American Cheeseburger Recipe

Ingredients:

1. 1 lb ground beef
2. 4 burger buns
3. 4 slices American cheese
4. 1 tomato, sliced
5. 1 onion, thinly sliced
6. Lettuce leaves
7. Pickle slices
8. Ketchup
9. Mustard
10. Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape into patties. Season each patty with salt and pepper.
3. Place patties on the grill or skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is reached.
4. During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of American cheese and allow it to melt.
5. Toast burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until lightly golden.
6. Assemble the cheeseburgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a cooked patty with melted cheese.
7. Add tomato slices, onion slices, pickle slices, ketchup, and mustard on top of the patty.
8. Top with the other half of the burger bun and serve immediately.

Cooking time: Approximately 15 minutes

Tips:

Customize your cheeseburgers with additional toppings such as bacon, avocado, or sautéed mushrooms for added flavor and texture.