Classic Cheeseburgers

Ingredients

• 1½ lb ground beef
• 4 cheddar cheese slices
• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 1 tomato
• ½ red onion
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp dill pickle relish
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 4 pickles (optional)

Steps

1. Form ground beef into four equal patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Preheat a grill or large skillet over medium-high heat. Toast hamburger buns lightly on the grill or in a dry pan; set aside.
3. Cook patties for 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheese on each patty to melt.
4. While patties cook, slice tomato and red onion. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, and dill pickle relish for the special sauce.
5. Assemble burgers: Spread special sauce on both halves of the toasted buns. Layer with lettuce, tomato, red onion, a cheeseburger patty, and pickles (if using).
6. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.