Cheeseburger Grilled Cheese Fusion

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat

01 - 1/2 pound ground beef

02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

→ Cheese & Bread

06 - 8 slices sandwich bread

07 - 8 slices cheddar cheese

08 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Vegetables & Add-Ons

09 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

10 - 1 small tomato, thinly sliced

11 - 4 to 8 slices dill pickle, optional

→ Condiments

12 - 2 tablespoons ketchup

13 - 2 tablespoons yellow mustard

# Directions:

01 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until thoroughly browned. Drain any excess fat and set the beef aside.

02 - Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.

03 - On the unbuttered side of four bread slices, spread 1 tablespoon ketchup and 1/2 tablespoon mustard each. Layer with 1 to 2 slices cheddar cheese, a generous portion of cooked beef, sliced red onion, tomato, and dill pickles if desired.

04 - Place the remaining bread slices on top, buttered side facing out, to form sandwiches.

05 - Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Grill sandwiches, pressing gently, for 3 to 4 minutes per side until bread is golden and cheese has melted.

06 - Let sandwiches rest briefly. Slice and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -

It’s all the best parts of a burger and a grilled cheese, without having to choose.
The recipe is quick, indulgent, and majorly customizable for whatever you have on hand.

02 -

I once rushed the toasting step and my sandwiches burned before the cheese melted—medium-low heat really is key here.
Layering the cheese both under and over the beef creates that coveted cheese pull and keeps the fillings together.

03 -

Let the butter soften at room temp—cold butter rips the bread every time.
A thin slice of cheese both above and below the beef keeps the bread from getting soggy and maximizes flavor in every bite.