Description
The Monster Stack Cheeseburger is a hearty, double-stacked burger featuring seasoned beef patties topped with cheddar and Swiss cheese, layered with fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and a tangy homemade burger sauce. Perfectly cooked on a skillet or grill, this indulgent American classic offers a rich blend of flavors and textures that satisfy any burger craving.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Patties
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for cooking)
Cheese
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
Buns & Sauce
- 4 hamburger buns (toasted)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 large tomato (sliced)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 8 dill pickle slices
- 4 strips cooked bacon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Patties: Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions and form them into thin, wide patties. Season both sides of each patty evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to infuse the meat with balanced flavor.
- Cook Patties: Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat and lightly grease with butter or oil. Cook the patties in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until they are nicely browned and fully cooked through.
- Melt Cheese: In the final minute of cooking, place cheddar cheese slices on 4 of the patties and Swiss cheese slices on the other 4, allowing the cheese to melt perfectly over the hot patties.
- Assemble Stacks: Stack one cheddar-topped patty and one Swiss-topped patty together to form 4 double-stacked burgers ready for assembly.
- Make Burger Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, and pickle relish. Mix thoroughly to create a creamy and tangy burger sauce.
- Spread Sauce on Buns: Spread the prepared burger sauce on the top and bottom halves of each toasted hamburger bun to add moisture and flavor to the sandwich.
- Build the Burger: On each bun bottom, layer shredded lettuce, tomato slices, red onion, and dill pickle slices. Place the double-stacked burger patties on top, then add bacon strips if using.
- Serve: Cover with the top bun and serve immediately while hot, ideally paired with fries or your favorite side.
Notes
- Swap cheddar and Swiss cheese for pepper jack, provolone, or blue cheese to change up the flavor profile.
- Add jalapeños, avocado slices, or a fried egg for more complex and bold taste variations.
- For extra sear and smoky flavor, cook the patties on a flat-top griddle instead of a regular skillet or grill.
