Secret Burger

SERVES: 4

PREP: 6 Min

COOK TIME: 6 Min

It's the Mac-Daddy of them all - the good ol' burger! For so many of us, two burgers topped with sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions ("the works," as we still call it!), is a long-time favorite. Go ahead - give our homemade version a try!

What You'll Need

4 uncut sesame seed hamburger buns
8 thin hamburger patties
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
2 cups shredded lettuce
4 slices (4 ounces) American cheese
1 small onion, finely chopped
8 slices dill pickles

What to Do

Slice each hamburger bun horizontally into thirds; set aside. Form ground beef into eight thin patties.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat and cook patties in batches 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until no longer pink.
Spread half of dressing over four bottom bun sections then sprinkle with half of lettuce. Place a cooked hamburger patty on each and top with a slice of cheese. Sprinkle onion over cheese then top with center bun section.
Spread remaining half of dressing over top of center bun sections then sprinkle with remaining half of lettuce. Top each with remaining hamburger patties, 2 dill pickles, and top bun section.
Serve, or wrap in waxed paper, then serve.

Notes

Although this is a homemade version of our favorite fast-food burgers, feel free to add or delete any items according to your preferences.

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 879
Calories from Fat 554
Total Fat 62g 95 %
Saturated Fat 24g 119 %
Trans Fat 0.4g 0 %
Protein 49g 99 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 187mg 62 %
Sodium 1,235mg 51 %
Total Carbohydrates 30g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 8 %
Sugars 9.6g 0 %

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mountainmama 41828 30

May 12, 2012

It's made at home; that says you know what's in it! Not a lot of unknown garbage. Thanks for a simple recipe, that any real homemaker, can make her own, with additions. Thanks. Flora

Bruce

Apr 26, 2012

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh... I was expecting something at least a little "different" then the ol' burger that's sold on the corner & anybody can make -- pretty middle of the road in my book... drag it thru the garden with your choice of dressing! Of course, I'm not a frequent "burger hut" -- Mac, King, Hardees, etc. visitor either. I would have expected at least a little additional seasoning mixed / cooked in the burgers here. Guess that's why I don't buy them at the burger stand... along with the fact that I grew up on our family dairy & beef ranch, taught Vo-Ag /FFA AND have my own trailer mounted cooker & rotisserie for whole hogs, etc.

patlokk

Apr 25, 2012

sprtsracer DITTO!

nanaerm

Apr 25, 2012

I find it hard to imagine that making a hamburger is considered a recipe. A ten year old knows how to make a hamburger.

sprtsracer

Apr 25, 2012

Apparently, nanaerm, you just don't get it! This is a copycat recipe from a well known franchise, and they've made millions off it. How many 10 year olds do you know who have done the same? I think you may be better off over on the Bon Appetit site!