These Molten Cheese Burger oozing with melted cheese and flavor are the juiciest hamburgers you ever tasted. They are a must try!
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.
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.
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
Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎
You pretty much had me at molten cheese burger. YUMMO
Thanks Cindy! A little cheese doesn’t hurt, right? 😉
I can definitely see this sandwich in my immediate future!
Thanks Dan! Welcome to Roti n Rice. I think we all love a good burger. 🙂
Molten cheese? Yes Please!!! I want this now 🙂
Sending a virtual one your way. Thanks for visiting! 🙂
Omigosh — I love that picture! And that cheese — yum! 🙂
Thanks Dee! Like most people say, “A little cheese never hurts.”. 😉
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.
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. 🙂
I can’t wait to go to the gym….so that I can devour this without feeling the guilt! Look delish!
Thanks Sarah! I promise it is totally worth it. 😉
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!
Thanks Felesha! Chipotle pepper is one of those spices I always have on hand. I like its smoky flavor. So good with meats.
Wow…these look amazing…ooey gooey yummy….awesome burger!!
Thanks Gloria! It really is an awesome burger if I can say so myself. 🙂
So easy to see why this is becoming a favorite! It’s totally mouth-watering!
Thanks Valentina! 🙂
This is so cheesy 😛 Seriously, though, it looks sooooo good!
I know what you mean. It is,isn’t it? Thank you. 🙂
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!
Thank you so much Wajeeha! I am glad you came to visit. 🙂