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Juicy Lucy Burgers

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Carnivore 🥩Comfort-Food

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
Juicy Lucy Burgers
  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, mix the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and garlic salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Shape the mixture into eight thin patties, each slightly larger than a cheese slice.

  4. 4

    Cut each slice of American cheese into 4 equal pieces; stack the pieces.

  5. 5

    Place one stack of cheese between 2 ground beef patties.

  6. 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. 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. 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. 9

    Serve on hamburger buns.