10 Cheeseburger Recipes That Put a Creative Spin on the Classic Sandwich: So Cheesy, Juicy and Delicious

None of us could say no to a cheeseburger if we tried: the melted cheese, moist patty and fluffy bun make it too hard to resist. And there are a variety of ways to prepare this sandwich, so you’ll never get bored enjoying it — whether on a normal night or on National Cheeseburger Day (which rolls around every September 18). We’ve even taken the fuss out of deciding your next cheeseburger recipe by providing a roundup of our 10 favorites. Read on for the full list of cheeseburger recipes that rival the fast food kind!

Chef’s easy trick to a juicy homemade cheeseburger

Nailing the correct fat to meat ratio is crucial for a moist and tender burger. For beef burgers, this involves using 80/20 or 85/15 ground beef or chuck. However, if you’re using leaner meats like ground turkey or chicken, David Rose, executive chef at Omaha Steaks, shares an easy tip that prevents the meat from drying out as it cooks. “For best results, I like to mix in a bit of [shredded] cheese or a splash of beef broth to add moisture,” he says. Incorporate  the broth or cheese into the ground meat mixture and shape the patties as directed in your desired recipe. (Want to see chef Rose prepare his favorite burger recipe? Head over to Omaha Steaks’ YouTube channel to learn how to make French Onion Filet Mignon Burgers.)

The 10 best cheeseburger recipes

We’ve gathered 10 mouthwatering cheeseburger recipes that feature their own unique spin on the staple sandwich. Yum!

1. Blue Cheese Stuffed Burgers

This burger recipe gives the classic sandwich a gourmet spin thanks to earthy blue cheese. Plus, the patties cook up smoky and tender on the grill — which is chef Rose’s favorite surface for preparing cheeseburgers.

2. Smash Burgers With Jalapeño Pimento Cheese

A jalapeño-infused pimento cheese mixture adds so much flavor and spice to these moist smash burgers. It’s a good idea to double this recipe as your guests will easily crave seconds.

3. California Burgers

Our test kitchen’s California Burgers recipe livens up the patties with a spicy avocado relish and fresh watercress. The cheese of choice in this recipe is American, but feel free to use provolone or low-moisture mozzarella instead.

4. Flying Dutchman

For a cheeseburger that doesn’t use a traditional bread bun, this Flying Dutchman recipe is worth trying. It’s a copycat of the In-N-Out staple, which places two cheeseburger patties between charred onion slices for an extra indulgent spin.

5. Brioche Breakfast Burgers

Burgers aren’t your typical breakfast food, however, these brioche burgers are the clear exception. They contain traditional cheeseburger condiments, including lettuce, cheese and tomatoes, along with the addition of sunny side up eggs for a breakfast twist.

6. Cheddar Cheese-Stuffed Burgers

Placing cheese inside of your burgers produces a sharp and gooey treat that’s sure to satisfy your taste buds. Hence why, these Cheddar Cheese-Stuffed Burgers are the perfect savory treat!

7. Lettuce Wrapped Burgers

A low-carb yet delicious cheeseburger option comes in the form of these Lettuce-Wrapped Burgers. Similar to the Flying Dutchman, it ditches a bread bun for lettuce as a crisp and healthy burger wrap.

8. Jalapeño Burgers

These Jalapeño Burgers bring the flavor and heat in each bite as the minced chili is added to the ground meat mixture. Also, this recipe takes just 25 minutes to make.

9. Grilled Halloumi Burgers

Now that you’ve made it this far in the cheeseburger recipe roundup, it’s time to throw a wildcard in with this Grilled Halloumi Burgers recipe. It takes the idea of a cheeseburger to a new level by using halloumi cheese as a meatless (but extra cheesy) alternative to beef patties.

10. Smash Burger Tacos

To enjoy two classics in the same dish, whip up these Smash Burger Tacos. They’re crunchy, melty and bursting with savory goodness.