Cheeseburgers!!!

Well yesterday was National Cheeseburgers Day and we decided to go head and post about it today.

History of Cheeseburgers

• The first cheeseburgers was created between 1924-1926
• A 16 year old fry cook, Lionel Sternberger was experimenting with the hamburgers
• Sternberger dropped a slab of American cheese (yellow cheese) on a sizzling hambuger, which created the tasty Cheese Burgers
• At that time Sternberger was working at his father's sandwich shop in Pasadena, CA called "The Rite Spot"; at this time for Sternberger it was the "rite" spot for him
• However, other places like Louisville, KY Kaelin's Restaurant claimed to invent the cheeseburger in 1934
• Trademake for the name "cheeseburger" was awarded to Louis Ballast of Humpty Dumpty Drive-In in Denver, CO
• Afterwards cheeseburgers appeared on menus everywhere

Cheeseburger Recipe

Regular Cheeseburgers

Ingredients

• 2 lbs of lean ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
• 1 tablespoon of  McCormick® Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning

Directions

Preheat the grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Mix the ground beef, salt, pepper, and the hamburger seasoning together in a large bowl until well blended. Make 6 to 8 patties 3/4 inch thick.

Place the patties on the prepared grill. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

Add a slice of cheese to the hamburger and place on a bun. Add condiments to your liking.