Seasoned Burger Patties with Grilled Cheese Sandwich

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-06 · Updated 2026-06-06

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Classic burger patties seasoned and grilled, served between toasted cheese sandwich bread for a fun twist on a burger and grilled cheese combo. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 American cuisine 650 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, 80/20 blend ground beef
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp onion powder
6 cheddar cheese slices
6 white sandwich bread slices
3 tbsp, softened butter
6 small leaves lettuce leaves
1 medium, sliced tomato

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp onion powder. Mix gently to combine. Form into 3 patties about 4 inches in diameter.
Step 2: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the patties for 4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
Step 3: Meanwhile, butter one side of each 6 slices of white sandwich bread with 3 tbsp softened butter. Place 3 slices buttered side down in a skillet over medium heat.
Step 4: Top each bread slice in the skillet with 2 slices cheddar cheese and then place a cooked burger patty on top. Add a lettuce leaf and 2 tomato slices to each patty.
Step 5: Top each sandwich with another slice of bread, buttered side up. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom bread is golden and cheese starts to melt, then carefully flip to toast the other side for 3 minutes. Serve hot.