Creamy Cheddar Cheeseburgers with Roasted Potato Wedges
Juicy beef patties topped with a rich cheddar-sour cream spread and charred onions, served alongside crispy seasoned potato wedges. The special sauce combines tangy pickle with ketchup for the perfect burger accompaniment. This take on the classic cheeseburger delivers restaurant-quality flavors with homemade potato wedges that beat any drive-through side.
Ingredients
- 12 ounce Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 unit red onion, sliced and minced
- 1 unit Roma tomato, sliced
- 1 unit dill pickle, sliced and chopped
- 1 unit chili pepper, minced
- 2 unit potato buns, halvedbrioche buns1:1bread
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- 1 tablespoon fry seasoning
- 10 ounce ground beef
- 2 tablespoon ketchup
- 4 tablespoon sour cream
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 4 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees and wash all produce
- 2
Cut potatoes into half-inch wedges
- 3
Slice half the onion into quarter-inch rings and mince remaining for garnish
- 4
Slice tomato and pickle into rounds, finely chop some pickle for sauce
- 5
Mince chili and halve burger buns
- 6
Toss potatoes with oil, half the fry seasoning, salt and pepper, then roast until crispy
- 7
Mix beef with remaining fry seasoning, salt and pepper, form into patties
- 8
Combine ketchup, chopped pickle, half the sour cream and minced onion for special sauce
- 9
Mix cheddar, mayonnaise, remaining sour cream, minced onion and chili for cheese spread
- 10
Cook onion rings in hot oil until charred, then transfer to plate
- 11
Cook patties to desired doneness, top with cheese spread in final minutes and cover until melted
- 12
Melt butter and brush onto cut bun sides, toast in oven
- 13
Assemble burgers with patties, tomato, charred onion and pickle
- 14
Serve with potato wedges and special sauce on the side
Tips
Keep onion rings intact while slicing for better presentation when charred
Form patties slightly wider than buns as they shrink during cooking
Cover pan when melting cheese spread to ensure even melting
Good to Know
Store assembled burgers wrapped in refrigerator up to 1 day. Potato wedges best eaten fresh but can be reheated in oven.
Special sauce and cheese spread can be made 1 day ahead. Potatoes can be cut morning of cooking.
Serve immediately while burgers are hot and cheese is melted. Provide napkins as these are messy burgers.
Common Mistakes
Don't press patties while cooking to avoid losing juices
Avoid overcrowding pan when cooking onions to ensure proper charring
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I make these on a grill instead?
Yes, grill patties over medium-high heat and char onions in a grill basket. Toast buns on cooler part of grill.
What if I don't have fry seasoning?
Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne pepper. Or use your favorite seasoned salt blend.
How long do the potato wedges keep?
Best eaten fresh but leftovers keep 2-3 days refrigerated. Reheat in 400°F oven for 5-7 minutes to crisp up.