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Ingredients
Ingredients
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1.5 lb. ground beef (preferably an 80/20 blend)
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1 small block cheddar cheese (cut into 4 1½-inch wide by ½-inch thick pieces)
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kosher salt and ground black pepper
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Cheddar Cheese Sauce (recipe follows)
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4 hamburger buns
Cheddar Cheese Sauce
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0.25 cup flour
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0.25 cup butter
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2 cup whole milk
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2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
1 Food Prep
Form 1½ lb. of ground beef into 8 thin patties.
- Then, cut your cheddar cheese into four 1 ½ inches wide by ½ inch thick pieces. Put 1 cut cheese block on top of half of your patties. Top each with another patty and crimp the edges to completely seal the cheese within the ground beef.
- Season the patties liberally on both sides with kosher salt and ground black pepper.
- Finally, get your ingredients ready for the cheddar cheese sauce.
2 Grill Prep
- Fuel: Kingsford® Charcoal with Applewood
- Method: Two-Zone Method
- Temp: 400°F (Medium Heat)
Carefully hold your hand about 5” to 6” above the grate, and refer to the temperature settings below:
• High Heat (450° to 550°F):
2 to 4 seconds
• Medium Heat (350° to 450°F):
5 to 6 seconds
• Low Heat (250° to 350°F):
8 to 10 seconds
Make sure your clothing doesn’t touch the grate, and always move your hand away from the heat before you feel discomfort.
When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.
3 The Cook
- In a skillet, melt ¼ cup of butter over medium heat.
- Slowly add ¼ cup of flour. Stir to create a thick paste.
- Add in 2 cups of whole milk.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then slowly add in 2 cups of cheddar cheese and stir until completely melted.
- Add kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Burger Patties
When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.
Place the patties on the grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until they reach an internal temp of 160˚F. (Be sure to test the meat temperature and not the cheese center).
Toast the buns on the cooler side of the grate for 2 to 3 minutes until toasted and warm.
- Assemble the burgers, place patties on the bottom buns and top with the cheese sauce. Add the top bun and serve.
** Cooking times are approximate. Based on a ¾” burger.
Clint Cantwell
For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.
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