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House Burger* Recipe

Name: Everlys HOUSE BURGER* Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck (80/20); 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbs vegetable oil (or canola); 4 oz sharp cheddar slices; 0.5 cup bread-and-butter style dill pickles (sliced); 0.5 cup red onion; 2 cups arugula (packed); 2 each burger buns (brioche or potato), split; 1 tbs unsalted butter (softened); 2 tbs mayonnaise; 1 tsp yellow mustard; 1 tsp optional: ketchup; 1 tsp butter for toasting (optional); 0 to taste extra salt; 0 to taste extra pepper

Inspired by Everly

Time30m

Serves2

Sharp Cheddar Pickles/ Red Onions/ Arugula/

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

1 lb ground chuck (80/20)

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 tbs vegetable oil (or canola)

Cheese & Toppings

4 oz sharp cheddar slices

1/2 cup bread-and-butter style dill pickles (sliced)

1/2 cup red onion

2 cups arugula (packed)

Buns & Spread

2 each burger buns (brioche or potato), split

1 tbs unsalted butter (softened)

2 tbs Mayonnaise

1 tsp yellow mustard

1 tsp optional: ketchup

Finish & Seasoning

1 tsp butter for toasting (optional)

0 to taste extra salt

0 to taste extra pepper

Method

Prepare Patties

Form Patties

Divide the 1 lb ground chuck into two equal portions (about 8 oz each). Lightly shape each portion into a patty about 3/4 inch thick and slightly wider than your buns (they will shrink while cooking). Make a shallow dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent doming.

Season

Season both sides of the patties evenly with kosher salt (about 1/2 tsp per side total) and freshly ground black pepper.

Toast Buns & Prep Spread

Mix the mayonnaise and yellow mustard together in a small bowl (add ketchup if using) to create the burger spread. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Spread softened butter (or the 1 tsp butter) on the cut sides of the 2 buns. Toast cut-side down in the skillet until golden, about 1–2 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Cook Patties & Melt Cheese

Increase heat to medium-high and add 1 tbs vegetable oil to the skillet. When oil is shimmering and just starting to smoke, add the patties (work in batches if needed). Cook without moving for 3–4 minutes until a brown crust forms.

Flip the patties and immediately place 2 oz (roughly 1 slice) sharp cheddar on each patty. Cook another 3–4 minutes for medium doneness (internal temp ~145–155°F). For medium-well, cook 1–2 minutes longer. If you prefer, cover the skillet for 30–60 seconds to encourage melting.

Remove patties to a plate and let rest 2 minutes. Season lightly with additional salt and pepper if desired.

Assemble Burger

On the bottom bun, spread about half of the mayo-mustard spread (about 1 tbs). Place the cheddar-topped patty on the spread.

Top the patty with 1/4 cup sliced pickles (about half of the 1/2 cup), then a few slices of red onion (about 1/4 cup). Pile about 1 cup packed arugula over the onions.

Spread the remaining sauce on the top bun, place the top bun over the arugula, press gently to compact, and serve immediately.

Serving & Notes

Serve the House Burger with fries or a simple side salad. Adjust pickle and onion amounts to preference. Cook patties to your desired doneness and use an instant-read thermometer if precise temperature is needed.