Jucy Lucy Recipe (Juicy Lucy) (2024)

This Jucy Lucy Recipe is my take on Minnesota's most famous burger. Basically, it's an inside-out cheeseburger. You put the cheese on the inside of two burger patties that form one and have an oozing cheese explosion when you cut or bite into it. They're easy to make and are a fun twist on a classic cheeseburger.

And who doesn't love regional sandwiches and burgers that are easy to make and have oozing cheese? For example, you may want to check out one of Nebraska's claims to fame, The Cheese Frenchee! It's basically like a deep-fried grilled cheese sandwich.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

I love a great burger, just like the next guy. But sometimes, you have to switch things up a bit. Not only is this recipe easy to make, it's also easy to tweak and make your own.

Try different flavors and types of cheese, season the meat the way you like, etc.

Plus, I will say it is nice having the gooey cheese on the inside as opposed to dripping off the top. It adds a whole new element.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Form four 4 oz patties with a wall around them. This will make it easier to place the cheese and seal the other patties in a moment.

Now, make four more slightly smaller 4 oz patties.

Next, on the patties with the walls, place one slice of American Cheese folded in fours on top of them.

Step 2: Place the non-walled patties onto the others and begin to pinch and roll the edges together, forming one burger patty.

Salt and pepper the top of the patty with coarse kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper.

Step 3: Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place your four burger patties in the skillet and cook on each side for about 10 minutes or until it begins to brown and caramelize.

Now, remove the burgers and reduce the heat to medium.

Step 4: Place the diced onions in the same skillet and allow them to cook for 10 minutes or until browned but not caramelized. Pour these into a fine strainer and set aside as a garnish.

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Place the hamburger buns into the same skillet and toast to your liking.

Lastly, build your burger on the bun of your choice, put your onions on top of that, and garnish with lettuce, tomato, ketchup, mustard, Mayo, Pickle, and what have you.

Expert Tips

• Be sure not to make each patty too thick; otherwise, your burger will take forever to cook.

• I don't recommend cooking this on a grill, as you could lose your cheese due to the extreme heat. Use a cast iron skillet or flattop to get these burgers done.

• While American cheese is the classic, don't be afraid to experiment with cheese such as smoked gouda, pepper jack, jalapeño, hatch chile cheddar, etc.

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