The Juicy Lucy Burger is a Minnesota favorite and a grilled creation you can’t beat. Its cheesy trademark is hidden in the center of the burger, so sink your teeth in!
Original post: May 2006 | Updated: July 2020
I’ve told you before about my love for hiding food inside other food. I just love delicious surprises! So it is not a surprise that I love Juicy Lucy Burgers so much. Hidden gooey cheese waiting to be found? Yes, please!
These burgers are a Minnesota favorite and if you visit the land of 10,000 lakes you cannot leave without enjoying one. Or make one at home! Either way, you’ll be happy this savory burger is a part of your burger-loving life.
HOW TO MAKE A CHEESE STUFFED JUICY LUCY BURGER
STEP 1
Light a grill over medium heat. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce and garlic salt. Mix thoroughly. Divide the mixture into eight equal portions.
Form flat patties with hands. Place a chunk of cheese onto the center of each of 4 patties. Place remaining patties on top and cinch around edges to create rounded patties.
STEP 2
Place burger patties onto a lighted grill. Cook the burgers for 5 minutes per side or until desired level of doneness is reached.
STEP 3
Place a burger onto the bottom half of each bun. Top each with toppings of choice. Serve to hungry burger lovers!
RECIPE NOTES FOR JUICY LUCY BURGERS
- If you like a kick on your burger, add some pepper jack cheese to the middle of the ground beef.
- Use a slice of American cheese cut into quarters and stacked to put in the centers. American is a great choice because it’s the perfect melting cheese.
- One pound of ground beef isn’t quite enough to make four burgers, but 1 1/2 to 2 pounds works great.
- Mix some ground red pepper into the ground beef instead for a spicy burger.
- Dice up red or white onion and some cilantro, mix it into the ground beef for fresh flavor you won’t regret.
- Thinly slice button mushrooms and saute them in a hot pan with olive oil until they are cooked through and caramelized. Then top them on your burger for an amazing dinner!
- These can easily be made on the stove top in a cast iron skillet, as well.
OTHER GRILLED RECIPES TO ENJOY!
- Grilled Cabbage Steaks are a simple delicious side dish option.
- Kabobs are a perfect summer meal. Make this Grilled Steak and Mushroom Kabob recipe for covered in a delicious marinade and serve them for dinner or to share at a party!
- Sweet and savory makes this Grilled Peaches, Brie and Cherry Jam a next level burger to enjoy!
- There’s no better way to enjoy summer than with Grilled BBQ Chicken! Cook chicken slowly on the grill for tender, juicy meat that tastes amazing when slathered with your favorite BBQ sauce. Great for lazy summer days or large cookouts.
- These steak bites are the perfect party food, main dinner meat or appetizer. They are beyond easy to make and turn out tender and delicious every single time. Cook them on the grill or stovetop!
Juicy Lucy Burger Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 3-4 splashes Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
- 4 slices American cheese each cut in quarters and stacked
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese optional
- Lettuce, tomatoes and ketchup for topping
Instructions
- Light a grill over medium heat. In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, Worcestershire and garlic salt. Mix thoroughly. Divide the mixture into four equal portions, then divide each portion in half. Form flat patties with hands. Place a stack of cheese onto the center of 4 of the patties. Top with remaining patties and cinch at edges to create rounded patties.
- Place patties onto a lighted grill. Cook for 5 minutes on each side or until desired level of doneness is reached.
- Place a burger onto the bottom half of each bun. Top each with a slice of cheese (if desired), toppings of choice and the top half of the bun. Serve to hungry burger lovers!
Notes
- If you like a kick on your burger, add some pepper jack cheese to the middle of the ground beef.
- Use a slice of American cheese cut into quarters and stacked to put in the centers. American is a great choice because it’s the perfect melting cheese.
- I find that one pound of ground beef isn’t quite enough to make four burgers, but 1 1/2 pounds works great.
- Mix some ground red pepper into the ground beef instead for a spicy burger.
- Dice up red or white onion and some cilantro, mix it into the ground beef for fresh flavor you won’t regret.
- Thinly slice button mushrooms and saute them in a hot pan with olive oil until they are cooked through and caramelized. Then top them on your burger for an amazing dinner!
- These can easily be made on the stove top in a cast iron skillet, as well.
I really can’t pull myself off of this page. All of your recipes look so gosh darn good, and this one is no exception. Who could EVER turn away from a cheese stuffed burger!?
Hi Karly! Thank you so much! I know..right? Cheese-stuffed burgers are irresistible. 🙂
Megan
I’m always amazed at how delicious the food looks in your pics. Will try this recipe out soon. Thanks for sharing this simple recipe.
Thank you for the compliment, David! Let me know how the peppers turn out once you try them!
Megan
No, stoppit! These look too good to be true!
The more cheese the better, I say! I’d like to bite right into one of these burgers. I bet the Worcestershire sauce really adds to the flavor!