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
- 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.
