Entrée: United States – Wisconsin Butter Burger

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 5 min

Cook 7 min

Total 15 min

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80 / 20)
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 slices American cheese
4 soft potato or hamburger rolls
2–3 tbsp (30–45 ml) unsalted butter (room temperature)

Instructions

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate.

1. Divide beef into four loose 4-oz (113 g) patties; season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.  
2. Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until very hot. Place patties and cook 2–3 minutes without moving to form a crust.  
3. Flip patties, top each with a slice of American cheese, and immediately place a small pat (about 1/2 tbsp (7.5 ml)) of butter on the cheese. Cook until cheese melts and burgers are done to your liking, about 1–2 more minutes.  
4. Split rolls and spread remaining butter on cut sides; toast briefly on the skillet until golden.  
5. Serve each patty on a butter-toasted roll, letting the melted butter run into the bun.

1. Divide beef into four loose 4-oz patties; season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.  
2. Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until very hot. Place patties and cook 2–3 minutes without moving to form a crust.  
3. Flip patties, top each with a slice of American cheese, and immediately place a small pat (about 1/2 tbsp) of butter on the cheese. Cook until cheese melts and burgers are done to your liking, about 1–2 more minutes.  
4. Split rolls and spread remaining butter on cut sides; toast briefly on the skillet until golden.  
5. Serve each patty on a butter-toasted roll, letting the melted butter run into the bun.