Cheeseburgers

Now who can deny a yummy and delicious temptation of a cheeseburger? Although health experts are crying hoarse about the harmful effects of burgers that can damage our health, many of us are guilty of having sinned and succumbed to the wonderful tastes of a "cheeseburger"!

So, what is it about them that has all of us craving for more? A cheeseburger is basically a kind of a hamburger, which always has cheese as an important ingredient. Its nutrition value would depend upon the kind of cheese used. Americans generally use American cheese, whereas there are places that also use cheddar, Mozzarella and Blue Cheese.

Have you ever wondered who really invented the cheeseburger? It is believed that Lionel C. Sternberger whipped up the recipe in the 1920s. This is rumored to have happened in the Northeastern portion of the Los Angeles County. The cheeseburger from the ancient times, till today, has seen quite a few changes in the way it is prepared and served. Today, there are many variations involved. It can be served in various ways with many toppings such as tomatoes, lettuce, fried eggs, pickles, mushrooms or even slices of bacon. Umm, this already has set my delicious for a sumptuous cheeseburger. Feel the need to sink your teeth into its sinful layers? Here are some recipes that will help you try out its different versions at home.

Some Interesting Cheeseburger Recipes

Italian Style Cheeseburger

Ingredients
Lean ground beef (1 pound)
Leaf basil - crumbled (1/2 teaspoon)
Garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon)
Leaf oregano - crumbled (1/4 teaspoon)
Pepper (1/8 teaspoon)
Chopped onion (1/4 cup)
Salt (1 teaspoon)
Cheddar cheese (6 slices)
Sandwich buns - split and buttered (6)

Preparation
When you begin this delicious recipe, mix the ground beef along with the basil, onion, oregano, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Mix this lightly and let it blend well. Once this mixture is ready, make around 6 patties of the same. Then, place it on the broiler pan. You would need to broil both sides until its cooked well. Then, gently set a slice of cheese on each patty and place this back on the broiler till the cheese melts slightly. Serve this with the buttered buns.

Delicious Cheeseburger

Ingredients
Worcestershire sauce (1 teaspoon)
Hot pepper sauce (1/4 teaspoon)
Ground beef - lean (2 pounds)
Steak sauce (1 tablespoon)
Shredded American /mild Cheddar cheese (1-1/2 cups)
Finely chopped onion (1/2 cup)
Salt (2 teaspoons)
Pepper (1/2 teaspoon)

Preparation
First, you would need to combine the ground beef along with the Worcestershire sauce, the steak sauce, hot sauce and some amount of salt and pepper to taste. Then, shape this mixture into small hamburger patties, which are around 8 in number. Broil these patties for at least 6 minutes. Broil them 4 inches from heat. Then, turn the side and broil it for about 6 minutes. Once done, you would need to combine the cheese and onion. Place these on the patties and broil it till the point the cheese melts slightly. Serve this on the toasted hamburger buns.