Description
Juicy Lucy is the ultimate cheeseburger experience, featuring a perfectly grilled beef patty stuffed with gooey melted cheddar cheese. Each bite delivers an explosion of flavor, making it a favorite for backyard barbecues and game day gatherings. With easy preparation and customizable toppings, this burger is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cut into chunks
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 sturdy burger buns
- Lettuce and tomato for toppings
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean surface.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the ground beef with salt and pepper until just combined.
- Divide the beef into equal portions; flatten each portion into thin patties. Place cheese chunks in the center of half the patties.
- Cover the cheese-filled patties with remaining patties and pinch edges tightly to seal.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each patty for about 5 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
- Assemble burgers on buns with lettuce and tomato as desired, then serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Juicy Lucy (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg