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Juicy Lucy

Cultural Context

Originating from Minneapolis, the Juicy Lucy is a beloved American burger known for its melted cheese stuffed inside the patty. This ingenious creation offers a delightful surprise with every bite, symbolizing the creativity of American fast food culture. Today, variations abound, with different cheeses and toppings, making it a favorite in burger joints across the country.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
8 oz ground beef
1 slice American cheese
high quality burger buns
salt
black pepper
all-purpose rub
dill pickle slices
butter

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is usually cheaper.

1

Measure out 8 oz of ground beef, about the size of a baseball.

2

Divide the ground beef into two portions and flatten them into smaller patties.

3

Place one slice of cheese in the center of one patty.

4

Cover with the second patty and seal the edges tightly, ensuring no holes or openings.

5

Season both sides of the patties with salt, black pepper, and an all-purpose rub.

6

Preheat a flat top grill or frying pan over medium-high heat.

7

Cook the patties for a few minutes on one side until browned, then flip them.

8

While the burgers are cooking, butter the burger buns and toast them on the flat top until golden brown.

9

Assemble the burgers by placing the cooked patties on the buns, adding dill pickle slices on top.

10

Cut the burger open to show the melted cheese inside before serving.

Cooking Techniques

grillingsealing

Equipment Needed

flat top grillfrying panspatula

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Jucy LucyJuicy Lucy Burger

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