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Double Cheeseburger Recipe – Juicy Homemade Burger with Secret Sauce

Learn how to make the ultimate homemade double cheeseburger with juicy beef patties, toasted sesame buns, homemade burger sauce, caramelized onions, and quick pickles.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 1100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burger Patties
  • 2 pounds ground beef 80/20
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 slices cheddar cheese
For the Burger Sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped pickles
  • 1 teaspoon pickle juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Caramelized Onions
  • 2 large onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt
  • Quick Pickles
  • 1 cucumber thinly sliced
  • ½ cup vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ teaspoon peppercorns
For Assembly
  • 4 sesame burger buns
  • Iceberg lettuce
  • Tomato slices
  • Thinly sliced red onion

Method
 

Prepare the Sauce
  1. Mix all sauce ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate while preparing the remaining components.
Make the Quick Pickles
  1. Heat the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Pour over sliced cucumbers with garlic and peppercorns. Let cool completely.
Caramelize the Onions
  1. Cook onions slowly in butter and oil over low heat for 30–40 minutes, stirring often until deeply golden and sweet.
Shape the Patties
  1. Divide the beef into eight equal portions and gently form thin patties slightly larger than the buns. Press a shallow indentation into the center of each.
Cook the Burgers
  1. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cook in a hot skillet or on a griddle for 3–4 minutes per side. Top each patty with cheese during the final minute and cover briefly to melt.
Toast the Buns
  1. Spread butter on the cut sides of the buns and toast until lightly crisp and golden.
Assemble
  1. Spread burger sauce on the bottom bun, then layer lettuce, tomato, one cheeseburger patty, pickles, the second cheeseburger patty, caramelized onions, red onion, a little extra sauce, and the top bun.

Notes

Homemade burgers are all about balancing simple, quality ingredients. A well-seasoned patty, a soft toasted bun, fresh toppings, and a flavorful sauce come together to create a burger that's every bit as satisfying as one from your favorite burger restaurant. Once you try making them at home, you'll have endless opportunities to customize them with your favorite cheeses, sauces, and toppings.