All American Grilled Cheeseburger

Hamburger grilled on a charcoal grill with cheese and bacon makes for an "All American Grilled Cheeseburger"

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All American Grilled Cheeseburger Recipe

WHAT MALCOM USED IN THIS RECIPE:

Sometimes you just need a good burger and this is one of my go-to recipes for a classic, American style cheeseburger. There’s nothing fancy here - I use 80/20 ground chuck, a good fire, some seasoning, and my favorite burger toppings to create this master piece.

I’m not sure what grill I used to cook my first burger but if I was a betting man, I’d say that it was a Weber grill. I would guess the classic 22” Weber kettle has cooked more burgers than any other grill in America, but you don’t have to own a Weber to cook a good burger. Any grill will do the job but I do recommend setting it up for a 2 zone fire. That way you have a hot zone and a cool zone just incase those burgers start flaring up.

To grill the burgers place each patty on the cool side of the grill first - here’s a little tip - use your thumb to make an indention in the center of each burger and place a pat of burger in the thumb print (it’ll make them juicy).

Set a timer for 6 minutes on the first side (after 3 minutes I move them closer to the direct heat side). Flip the burgers over and repeat -starting them a little away from the coals and then moving them closer so you get some flame action. After 12 total minutes the burgers should be about medium internally (you can cook them as long or as little as you desire). Right before taking them off the grill - like 30 seconds - add a slice of American Cheese to each burger.

To build my classic American Burger I start with a toasted sesame seed bun. Slather it with mayo then a squeeze or two of mustard; layer on green leaf lettuce, sliced ripe tomato, and dill pickles; add the burger and top it with 2 strips of crispy bacon followed by the top bun slathered with more mayo of course. There you have it - my all time favorite - All American Grilled Cheeseburger Recipe

All American Grilled Cheeseburger Recipe Ingredients:
- 1lb 80/20 ground chuck
- 1 teaspoon Killer Hogs AP Seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon Killer Hogs Steak Rub
- 4 pats of salted butter
- 8 strips of bacon cooked
- 4 sesame seed hamburger buns - toasted
- Lettuce, sliced tomatoes, Pickles, Mayo, and Mustard

Directions:
1. Prepare Weber kettle style grill for 2 zone cooking - hot coals on one side and cool zone on the opposite side.
2. Season the ground chuck with AP Seasoning and divide into 4 portions forming each into a ball. Place each ball of ground chuck on a burger press (or form into a patty by hand)
3. Season each burger patty with steak seasoning on both sides. Make an indention in the center of each patty and place a pat of butter in the depressions.
4. Place the burgers on the grill grate on the cool side at first. After 3 minutes move them a little closer to the fire but not directly over. Flip each patty after 6 minutes and repeat the process until the reach your desired doneness (mine is medium which is about 12 total min cook time)
5. Place a slice of cheese over each burger right at the end and let it melt for 30 seconds before removing the burgers from the grill.
6. To build the burgers start with a toasted sesame see bun slathered with mayo and a little mustard on the bottom bun. Add your favorite burger toppings mine are: lettuce, sliced tomato, and hamburger style dill pickle slices. Place the burger patty on top and finally the top half of the bun slathered with a little extra mayo.

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[shermanculbertson]

This man is a national treasure and must be protected.

[jamieconnelly]

Every time Malcom says "use whatever seasoning you like" it just makes me want to buy his products more! Such a humble giant this one.

[bennysr.]

This man is not a chef, he is an artist. Keep up the good work Malcom!

[Jocro]

Malcolm is one of the only guys that can make a cheeseburger video and it feels like something no one has ever done.

[barryhaynes]

"gotta do a little housecleaning after that one" ... instant classic ... everyone deserves a neighbor like you !!!

[xKHAOSx]

I watch all the popular YouTube bbq channels and this guy is just a natural in front of the camera. Recipes are delicious and I love that he uses every type of cooker (wood, charcoal, pellet). Keep the videos coming big dawg!!!

[lucassmith]

I consider myself a simple man. I see Malcom, I see burgers; I click.

[aryanp]

Hey Malcolm. I just wanted to let you know that everytime my friends and I get together and eat, we turn on one of your videos and gather around the tv and sit and eat and watch you. We have no clue how to smoke any meats. In fact we don’t have any cool grilling / meat tech that you have but your videos just bring us together. Thanks Malcolm.

[stephendrury]

Malcom is simply a joy to watch.His passion for bbq food, his cheeky smile and those classic quotes make us all glad to be out in our gardens at our bbq's russeling something up no matter what level your at.Many thanks malcom from east Yorkshire england😊

[southeast]

No lie this man has up my grilling skills 1000% 3 years ago I used to struggle lighting up the pit now my entire fam loves my grilling

[parker]

Thank you for not adding a ridiculous intro with music, graphics and video of food from previous videos. You just 'get to cookin' ! Love it!

[mrjavascript]

Malcom has the biggest smile on his face after assembling burger #2.

[evan]

He simply doesn’t miss, everything he cooks is gold

[acmf]

Malcom is a National cooking treasure.

[KarlFritz-tz]

Best bbq channel on YouTube. Give this man a TV show

[dillanarcher]

Man I have experimented a lot over the last couple years and no matter what I make, Malcoms recipe is always the best version. He just knows what taste better than others. The dudes really good at what he does.

[nicklasandersen]

I don't know what makes me happier, the delicious food he is cooking or his amazing enthusiasm and person. As a Dane, I envy the american barbeque/grilling culture for sure!

[matthewlawman]

This instantly has to be one of my favourite Malcolm videos. Genius work Mr Read

[SweetSandman]

"Looks too big to go in my mouth, but you know it's not."

[DonWW]

Can you imagine how agonizing it would be to live next door to Malcom Reed?