Ingredients
1 lb. ground beef
3 slices Kraft American cheese
3/4 tsp. kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Potato or other thin hamburger buns
Mayonnaise
Butterhead lettuce
Pickles
Preparation
Step 1Divide beef into 6 (2.6-oz. each) balls. On a piece of plastic wrap, pat each ball into a 5” round patty.Step 2Cut each piece of cheese into 4 squares. On 3 of the patties stack 4 squares of cheese on top of each other. Top with remaining 3 patties. Press edges together and use the plastic wrap to help shape into a perfect circle as you press. Gently flatten patties back into 5” circles. Season each patty on both side with a total of ¼ teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste. Let sit at room temp for 20 minutes. Step 3Heat a large cast iron skillet or griddle over medium heat. When hot, add patties and cook on each side for 2 ½ minutes for medium. Don’t overcrowd your pan and work in batches as necessary. Let burgers rest on cutting board for 5 minutes. Step 4To assemble burgers, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on bottom bun, top with lettuce, a few pickle slices, burger, and top bun.
