Michigan-Style Olive Cheeseburger
Michigan-Style Olive Cheeseburger layers a juicy beef patty with a creamy, briny blend of cream cheese, green olives, and a touch of peppery heat, then finishes with melty Swiss and crisp iceberg on a soft bun. It’s rich, tangy, and crunchy in every bite—perfect for game day, backyard cookouts, or a weeknight burger night when you want bold flavor.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Michigan-Style Olive Cheeseburger, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 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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- 8
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix the cream cheese and mayonnaise in a bowl until fully combined. Stir in the olives, brine, and cherry pepper spread. Set aside or refrigerate until needed.
- 2
Form the beef into 4 patties and season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add the patties and cook without moving them until browned, about 4 minutes. Flip and lower the heat to medium. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), 3 to 4 minutes. Top with cheese and let the cheese melt.
- 4
Set the patties on the bottom bun. Spoon on a generous amount of the olive spread. Add the lettuce and top bun, and serve right away.
- Calories 844.78 kcal High 42%
- Protein 41.55 g Good Source 83%
- Carbohydrate 38.51 g 14%
- Total Fat 58.2 g High 75%
- Saturated Fat 22.51 g High 113%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 148.43 mg High 49%
- Sodium 1118.15 mg High 49%
- Dietary Fiber 2.21 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 4.6 g --
- Added Sugars 2.86 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 345.25 mg Good Source 27%
- Iron 4.09 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 153.13 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 97.21 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.04 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
Michigan Style Olive Cheeseburger is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cream Cheese, Green Olives, Ground Beef, and Hamburger Bun. Each serving provides about 844.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Michigan-Style Olive Cheeseburger made of?
- The main ingredients are Cream Cheese, Green Olives, Ground Beef, Hamburger Bun, Iceberg Lettuce. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Michigan-Style Olive Cheeseburger?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 844.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Michigan-Style Olive Cheeseburger easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Michigan-Style Olive Cheeseburger healthy?
- Michigan-Style Olive Cheeseburger has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 844.78 calories and 41.55 g of protein, or 83% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1118.15 mg (49% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 22.51 g (113% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.86 g (6% 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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