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Molten Cheese Burger

By: 👩‍🦳 Linda · Published: 🖨 October 22, 2015 · Updated: 💻May 8, 2021 · 🗨 22 Comments

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These Molten Cheese Burger oozing with melted cheese and flavor are the juiciest hamburgers you ever tasted. They are a must try!

These Molten Cheese Burger oozing with melted cheese and flavor are the juiciest hamburgers you ever tasted. They are a must try! | RotiNRice.com

Everyone, well almost everyone has their favorite hamburger and this Molten Cheese Burger is fast becoming a favorite at our house. They are super juicy and packed with flavor. The secret to that juiciness comes from the melted cheese in the center and a light hand in shaping the patties. Both my sons think they are the best and have requested that I make them again soon.

The idea for this burger was inspired by the renown “Jucy Lucy” or “Juicy Lucy”, a burger created here in Minneapolis. Two restaurants on the same street in South Minneapolis claimed to have invented it. To distinguish one from the other, the “i” in “juicy” is dropped by one of them. Whatever the case, these burgers are truly juicy because of that core of melted cheese.

These Molten Cheese Burger oozing with melted cheese and flavor are the juiciest hamburgers you ever tasted. They are a must try! | RotiNRice.com

Over the years, many have created their own versions of the Lucy. I am joining in the fun with my Molten Cheese Burger flavored with onion, sweet peppers, chipotle pepper, and cumin. For the cheese, I use soft American single cheese which melts easily. I am very pleased with the results and I think you will too. Do give it a try.

These Molten Cheese Burger oozing with melted cheese and flavor are the juiciest hamburgers you ever tasted. They are a must try! | RotiNRice.com
5 from 2 votes

Molten Cheese Burger

These Molten Cheese Burger oozing with melted cheese and flavor are the juiciest hamburgers you ever tasted. They are a must try!
Author : Linda Ooi
Course : Main Dish
Cuisine : American, Western
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 27 mins
Servings : 4
Calories : 601kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil (plus a little more for the pan)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 small sweet peppers (finely diced)
  • 1¼ lbs 85% lean ground beef (565g)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground pepper
  • ½ tsp ground chipotle pepper
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 4 slices American single cheese (folded into quarters)
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tomato (thinly sliced)

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a non-stick pan. Add chopped onion and sweet peppers and sauté until soft, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.
  • Place ground beef in a large bowl. Add salt, ground pepper, chipotle pepper, cumin, and sauté onion and sweet peppers. Mix well.
  • Divide into 4 portions. Shape into a patty. Flatten the patty and place a slice of folded cheese in the middle. Wrap the meat around the cheese. Again shape into a patty with the cheese in the middle. Repeat with the remaining 3 patties.
  • Place a skillet on the stove over medium heat. When skillet is hot, add just a thin coating of oil. Transfer meat patties to the skillet and allow them to cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side turning once.
  • To serve, split a hamburger bun in half. Place a piece of lettuce on the bottom half of the bun followed by a meat patty, onion, and a slice of tomato. Top with the other half of the hamburger bun. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 601kcal
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These Molten Cheese Burger oozing with melted cheese and flavor are the juiciest hamburgers you ever tasted. They are a must try! | RotiNRice.com

These Molten Cheese Burger oozing with melted cheese and flavor are the juiciest hamburgers you ever tasted. They are a must try! They are the juiciest burgers you ever tasted. | RotiNRice.com

Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎

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  1. cindy says

    October 22, 2015 at 3:35 pm

    You pretty much had me at molten cheese burger. YUMMO

    Reply
    • Linda says

      October 22, 2015 at 3:39 pm

      Thanks Cindy! A little cheese doesn’t hurt, right? 😉

      Reply
  2. Platter Talk says

    October 22, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    5 stars
    I can definitely see this sandwich in my immediate future!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      October 22, 2015 at 3:40 pm

      Thanks Dan! Welcome to Roti n Rice. I think we all love a good burger. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Judy@ImBoredLetsGo says

    October 22, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    Molten cheese? Yes Please!!! I want this now 🙂

    Reply
    • Linda says

      October 22, 2015 at 3:46 pm

      Sending a virtual one your way. Thanks for visiting! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Dee says

    October 22, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    Omigosh — I love that picture! And that cheese — yum! 🙂

    Reply
    • Linda says

      October 22, 2015 at 4:15 pm

      Thanks Dee! Like most people say, “A little cheese never hurts.”. 😉

      Reply
  5. Kylee says

    October 22, 2015 at 4:11 pm

    I’d sooooo enjoy this! (i mean molten cheese – hello, lover)

    Since AZ hasn’t gotten the memo yet about summer being over, I just may have to make one of these. Soon.

    Reply
  6. Linda says

    October 22, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    Good for you, Kylee. MN always get the memo early….brrr! Good thing there is still the stove in the warmth and comfort of the kitchen. Do make them and let me know how it turned out for ya. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Sarah says

    October 22, 2015 at 5:25 pm

    I can’t wait to go to the gym….so that I can devour this without feeling the guilt! Look delish!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      October 23, 2015 at 8:36 am

      Thanks Sarah! I promise it is totally worth it. 😉

      Reply
  8. Felesha says

    October 23, 2015 at 7:31 am

    This looks unbelievably delicious! Any combo of cheese and meat and I’m so there. I love that you added chipotle pepper for an added kick. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      October 23, 2015 at 8:38 am

      Thanks Felesha! Chipotle pepper is one of those spices I always have on hand. I like its smoky flavor. So good with meats.

      Reply
  9. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

    October 23, 2015 at 8:13 am

    Wow…these look amazing…ooey gooey yummy….awesome burger!!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      October 23, 2015 at 8:39 am

      Thanks Gloria! It really is an awesome burger if I can say so myself. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Valentina says

    October 23, 2015 at 4:00 pm

    5 stars
    So easy to see why this is becoming a favorite! It’s totally mouth-watering!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      October 25, 2015 at 12:28 pm

      Thanks Valentina! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Matthew From Nomageddon says

    October 23, 2015 at 9:01 pm

    This is so cheesy 😛 Seriously, though, it looks sooooo good!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      October 25, 2015 at 12:29 pm

      I know what you mean. It is,isn’t it? Thank you. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Wajeeha says

    October 24, 2015 at 7:28 am

    These burgers look SO yummy. Like seriously, I want to grab one right out of the screen. Btw I love your photography…it’s beautiful!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      October 25, 2015 at 12:30 pm

      Thank you so much Wajeeha! I am glad you came to visit. 🙂

      Reply

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