Pan-fried cheeseburgers

Pan-fried cheeseburgers

 

 

 

  

 

 

You know, sometimes you just feel like a good juicy burger.  Not grilled, No mustard, ketchup, lettuce or a lot of other condiments.  Nope just a big juicy classic burger you can sink your teeth into.  No dried-up hockey pucks here.  Just a fresh soft roll and your favorite cheese and a touch of mayo. You want to taste that big juicy tender burger with no distractions.   So how do you fulfill that craving?  Get out your cast iron skillet and go to the stove!

 

Pan-fried cheeseburgers

 

Ground beef (80/20 lean to fat ratio

Salt and pepper to taste

Your favorite cheese slices

Kaiser Rolls

Butter or oil (for toasting buns and cooking burgers, if desired)

Optional: Other seasonings for the beef (e.g., Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder).

 

Prepare the patties: Gently mix the ground beef with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings. Form the mixture into patties slightly larger than your buns, as they will shrink while cooking. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent them from bulging while cooking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shape the patties. Gently press each portion of ground beef into a disk about 1-inch thick. Press the middle to create a shallow “dimple” and pat the edges into a round — the patty should look like a Frisbee and be slightly larger than your burger buns. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heat the pan: Place a large skillet (cast iron or heavy-bottomed is recommended) over medium to medium-high heat until it's hot.

Cook the burgers: Place the patties in the hot pan, leaving some space between each. Cook for 3-6 minutes per side, depending on desired doneness, Flip only once to ensure a nice crust.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add cheese: For a cheeseburger, add a slice of cheese on top of each patty during the last few minutes of cooking. Cover the pan to help the cheese melt.

Toast the buns: While the burgers are cooking, you can toast the buns. Melt some butter in a separate pan or in the same pan after removing the burgers. Place the cut sides of the buns in the butter and toast until lightly golden brown.

Rest and serve: Remove the cooked patties from the pan and let them rest for at least 5 minutes before assembling the burgers. This helps retain the juices.

 

Tips for a juicy pan-fried cheeseburger

 Don't overmix the meat when forming the patties, as this can make the burgers tough. Try to handle the beef as little as possible as you form the patties. The more you handle and mash the beef as you shape the patties, the more compressed and tough the finished burger.

 

Use a meat thermometer to check for desired doneness, especially if you're aiming for a specific temperature. For well-done burgers, cook to an internal temperature of 160°F

 

Don't press down on the burgers with your spatula while cooking, as this can squeeze out the juices.

 

Consider using a higher fat ground beef for more flavor and moisture. 

 

The "5-6-7 rule" is a grilling technique for cooking burgers, specifically focusing on achieving desired doneness based on time. It suggests cooking burger patties for 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, 6 minutes for medium, and 7 minutes for well-done. The rule is a guideline and can be adjusted based on patty thickness and desired level of doneness.

 

Enjoy your delicious pan-fried cheeseburger! 

BBQ Chicken Sliders

 BBQ Chicken Sliders

 

 

 

 

Whoever thought of sliders was a genius. What a quick and easy way to serve warm sandwiches fresh out of the oven filled with your favorite ingredients.  I decided to clear out the fridge today and saw some leftover rotisserie chicken. I had some pre-cooked bacon and some sweet rolls that I needed to use before they expired. Then I grabbed a small bottle of barbecue sauce and a pack of cheese and I knew I had the makings of a great slider! A slider that is everything a great slider recipe should be: delicious, quick, and easy to make in just 15 minutes!

 

BBQ Chicken Sliders 

Non stick cooking spray

1 (12 ounce) package Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls

8-10 slices of Swiss cheese

Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey Barbecue Sauce

5-6 strips of c0oked bacon

2 cups finely shredded cooked chicken breast, warmed

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Line a 9 x 13 rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; lightly coat with cooking spray. Using a serrated bread knife, cut rolls in half horizontally, keeping top halves and bottom halves intact.

Place bottom half of rolls, cut-side up, on prepared baking sheet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Brush a light coating of barbecue sauce on the bottom half of the rolls, making sure to cover completely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next add slices of Swiss cheese on top of sauce overlapping to cover top to bottom and side to side.

Lay the shredded chicken on top of the cheese, again making sure to cover the entire surface. 

Add a little barbecue sauce on top of the chicken. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Add a layer of bacon and another layer of cheese if desired. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Place top half of rolls over cheese. Brush tops and sides of rolls with melted butter. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, tops of rolls are golden brown, and chicken mixture is heated through, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven, cut into 12 sliders and serve immediately.

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Ham and Cheese Party Sliders

Ham and Cheese Party Sliders

You just have to make these!  You have to! They are so good and so simple to make.  Find a reason....maybe for your next party. Maybe for a work luncheon or a neighborly get together.  They are just perfect for any gathering!  You can use any rolls you like....I love the King's Hawaiian rolls best because they are sweet!  Use any ham or any cheese you like too.  But you have to make them!  Everyone will love them!

Ham and Cheese Party Sliders

12 dinner rolls, you can use potato rolls or Hawaiian rolls 
12 pieces sliced Deli Ham
12 small slices Swiss, provolone or white cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon mayonnaise 
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon poppy or black sesame seeds

Preheat oven to 350. Line a baking dish with Parchment paper, allowing it to hang over the edges.

Remove the rolls from package, keeping them together. Using a long serrated knife, slice through the middle of the rolls, setting the top aside.

Place the bottom half of the rolls (still all together) inside your lined baking dish.  Spread mayonnaise on bottom half of rolls. 

Top bottom half of rolls with ham.

Lay slices of cheese on top.

In a saucepan, over low heat, combine butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and minced onion.  Stir well.  

Replace tops of rolls on top of ham and cheese. Pour sauce evenly over all of the sandwiches. Sprinkle tops with poppy seeds if using. 

Cover with foil and bake for 12 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Uncover and cook for 2 additional minutes. Serve immediately!

My 4 ingredient Deep Dish Pizza/Calzone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm about to show you how to make the best deep-dish pizza you’ve ever tasted.  Its fast and easy and so amazing, you’ll make it time and time again.  And there’s only three ingredients!  Here are my step by step instructions so you can see for yourself.  It’s a cross between a pizza and a Calzone and OMG so good!!!!

My 4 ingredient Deep Dish Pizza/Calzone

 I can Pillsbury refrigerated Pizza Crust

2 cups Mozzarella cheese

1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning 

1 package of pepperoni slices

1 small jar of pizza sauce 

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 

 

Open a can of Pillsbury Pizza Dough.  Roll it out flat on your work surface. I usually roll it out on parchment paper but you can sprinkle flour or corn meal down first if you want. Sprinkle Italian Seasoning on top of rolled out dough.  You can just use Oregano if you don't have Italian seasoning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add all of the mozzarella cheese on top of the dough.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bring up the corners and fold dough into a round ball, tucking in the excess underneath. Pat down with hand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lay on your parchment paper lined  baking sheet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slice an X into the top of the dough and fold back the corners to make flaps around the center. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add your pizza sauce to the center on top of the cheese. Leave the flaps open. Sprinkle a little more seasoning on top of sauce.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next, add the pepperoni to completely cover the top and all around the opening. Sprinkle a little more cheese on top.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spray entire dough with non-stick cooking spray and place in the oven.  Place on center rack of the oven. Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes or until cheese has melted and the dough is a soft golden brown. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes. Slice in half and then in quarters or anyway you want to slice it. Enjoy! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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