Juicy Lucy Burgers
Juicy Lucy Burgers tuck gooey American cheese inside seasoned beef patties, creating a molten core that oozes with each bite. The exterior sears to a deep, flavorful crust while the center stays rich and melty—perfect for a game day spread or a casual backyard dinner. Expect big, beefy flavor with a nostalgic diner vibe.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Juicy Lucy Burgers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 5
- Heart Health
- 38
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
In a bowl, mix the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and garlic salt until well combined.
- 3
Shape the mixture into eight thin patties, each slightly larger than a cheese slice.
- 4
Cut each slice of American cheese into 4 equal pieces; stack the pieces.
- 5
Place one stack of cheese between 2 ground beef patties.
- 6
Pinch the edges together firmly to seal around the cheese. Make sure the seal is tight, or the cheese will burst through during cooking. Repeat with the remaining cheese and patties.
- 7
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties in the hot skillet until well browned, about 4 minutes; they will puff up from steam as the cheese melts.
- 8
Flip the patties, prick the tops to release steam, and cook until browned on the other side and no longer pink in the center; about 4 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- 9
Serve on hamburger buns.
- Calories 664.18 kcal High 33%
- Protein 37.46 g Good Source 75%
- Carbohydrate 33.06 g 12%
- Total Fat 41.75 g High 54%
- Saturated Fat 17.36 g High 87%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 141.76 mg High 47%
- Sodium 707.22 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 1.52 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 3.03 g --
- Added Sugars 2.68 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 194.23 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 4.6 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 87.07 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.4 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.61 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Juicy Lucy Burgers is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include American Cheese, Black Pepper, Garlic Salt, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 664.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Juicy Lucy Burgers made of?
- The main ingredients are American Cheese, Black Pepper, Garlic Salt, Ground Beef, Hamburger Bun. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Juicy Lucy Burgers?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 664.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Juicy Lucy Burgers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Juicy Lucy Burgers healthy?
- Juicy Lucy Burgers has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 664.18 calories and 37.46 g of protein, or 75% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 707.22 mg (31% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 17.36 g (87% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.68 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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