Maverick Burger Swiss Cheese Burger

Maverik Cheeseburger with Swiss Cheese and American Cheese.

Maverick Burger Swiss Cheese Burger

A juicy burger patty, melted American and Swiss cheeses ... the secret to it's unique flavor is in the bun. The Maverick Burger isn't "just a cheeseburger" It's an easy burger that's you'll want to make over and over.

Course Main Course Beef

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Servings hamburgers

Calories 553kcal

Author Lea Ann Brown

Ingredients

1 pound 80/20 blend ground chuck
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
½ teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
4 slices Swiss Cheese room temperature
4 slices American Cheese
4 Kings Hawaiian Sweet Hamburger Buns

Instructions

Set out the Swiss cheese about 30 minutes before starting this recipe. Swiss cheese won't melt as quickly as American Cheese. Room temperature will insure the Swiss cheese will melt more easily.
Divide one pound of ground chuck into ¼ pound patties. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat a heavy bottom skillet over medium high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the burger patties. Let them sear for 5 minutes without moving. Turn the patties and then use a spatula to gently smash them. Cook for 4-5 more minutes or until a digital read thermometer indicates the center is cooked to 165 degrees.
Add the Swiss cheese to the burgers, then the American Cheese and top with the burger buns. Alternate the direction of the cheeses so they'll melt down the sides evenly (for looks). Turn the heat off and place a lid on the pan to steam the buns and melt the cheeses. This should only take a couple of minutes.

Notes

Tips for Success:

King's Hawaiian Sweet Hamburger buns run on the smaller side. Form the patties to be the same size as the buns.
Swiss cheese isn't a quick melting cheese like American Cheese. Set the cheese out at lest 30 minutes in advance to come to room temperature. That way the two cheeses will melt consistently.
Don't substitute the Kings Burger Buns for regular buns. It's what makes this cheeseburger recipe special and a Maverick burger.
Don't try to skillet fry burgers using a non-stick pan. Most non-stick pans are notorious for not generating enough heat to get a good sear.

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