Sourdoughcheeseburgersfor2 Recipes

CHEESY CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• Divide the beef into 4 equal portions. Press a cube of pepper jack into the center of each and shape the meat around the cheese; form into patties, about 4 inches wide and 3/4 inch thick. Season the patties with salt and pepper.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook until browned on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Flip the patties and top each with a slice of Cheddar; cook 4 to 5 more minutes.
• Meanwhile, toast the hamburger buns and spread with ketchup, mustard and/or mayonnaise. Fill with the burgers and top with lettuce, tomato and/or red onion. Serve with pickles.

SOURDOUGH CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup and relish; cover and refrigerate. , Shape beef into two oval patties. In a large skillet, cook burgers over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Season with salt and pepper; remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Remove and keep warm., Using 2 tablespoons butter, butter one side of each slice of bread. Melt remaining butter in the skillet. Place bread, buttered side up, in the skillet; cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn; top two of the bread slices with the cheese. Cook 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted., To serve, place toast cheese side up on a plate. Top with a burger, relish mixture, onion and remaining toast.

CHEESEBURGER SOUP II

Steps:

• In a 3-quart saucepan brown beef. Drain and set aside. In the same saucepan, saute onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 tablespoon butter until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add broth, potatoes and beef and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 - 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Meanwhile, in a small skillet melt remaining butter. Add flour and cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly. Add to soup. Cook and stir soup for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
• Add cheese, milk, salt and pepper and cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from the heat. Add sour cream. Stir well. Serve immediately.

SOURDOUGH CHEESEBURGERS FOR 2

Steps:

• Combine mayo, ketchup and relish in a small bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate.
• Shape beef into 2 patties, season with salt and pepper, and pan fry in a large skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side (160 on meat thermometer).
• Remove and keep warm.
• In the same skillet, saute onion and mushrooms in 1 Tablespoon butter.
• Saute until tender.
• Remove and keep warm.
• Using 2 Tablespoons of the butter, butter one side of each slice of bread.
• Melt remaining butter in skillet; low heat.
• Place bread, buttered side up in skillet and cook until golden brown; 2-3 minutes.
• Turn and top the bread with the Swiss cheese.
• Cook 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
• To serve, place toast, cheese side up on plate.
• Top with a burger, relish mix, onion/mushroom mix and remaining toast.
• Serve with dill pickle spears and chips.

CHEESE-STUFFED BURGERS FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 4 thin patties. Sprinkle cheese over 2 patties; top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal. , Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve on buns, with lettuce and tomato if desired.