Description
These Juicy Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburgers are packed with bold, savory flavor thanks to melted garlic butter and rich Parmesan cheese. Quick to cook and easy to customize, this gourmet-style cheeseburger recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or backyard cookout.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 for best juiciness)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- 4 burger buns
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for toasting buns)
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, mayo
Instructions
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In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Set garlic butter aside.
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Season ground beef with salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties and press a small indentation in the center of each.
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Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side until desired doneness.
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In the last minute of cooking, brush patties with garlic butter and top with Parmesan. Cover briefly to melt cheese.
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Toast buns in a skillet with olive oil or butter until golden.
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Assemble burgers with your choice of toppings. Serve hot.
Notes
- Mix Parmesan into the beef for extra flavor.
- Substitute Pecorino Romano for a sharper twist.
- Turn them into sliders for a crowd-friendly version.
- Roasted garlic adds a deeper flavor to the butter.
- Let patties rest a few minutes before serving to retain juices.
