The Ultimate Cheeseburger Recipe Guide
Journey With Us From Classic to Trendy and Back
When someone asks “What’s for dinner?”, whether it’s your family or your friends, few answers create as much excitement and joy as “Cheeseburgers”. Cheeseburgers are fun to make, comforting, and so incredibly tasty!
In this article, we’re taking a closer look at how to make a great cheeseburger, sharing some of our favourite recipes along the way. We’ll also tell you how to pick the best cheese for a cheeseburger and how to grill a cheeseburger well enough to impress your friends! Whether you’re into nostalgic classics like Marble or Medium Cheddar, flavour-packed Havarti or Swiss, or keeping things spicy with our award-winning slices like Mexican Fiesta Marble Jalapeño and MEGA Thick Marble Cheddar, Armstrong has the perfect cheese to help you create the ultimate cheeseburger of your dreams! Adding Armstrong Cheese Slices to your hamburger elevates its flavour to the next level, so of course it’s okay to bring your own Armstrong Cheese when you’re invited!
Bring Flavour to Your Cheeseburger with Armstrong Cheese Slices
With so many tasty cheeses to choose from, you might be wondering: how do I pick the best one for MY cheeseburgers? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here are the main things to think about when choosing your cheese:
- Top for your Taste Preference : One of the best things about Armstrong's innovative Cheddar slices is that there’s a perfect slice for every taste. They’re easy to use, require no cutting, and fit perfectly on your patty. Craving a spicy cheeseburger? Mexican Fiesta slices are your go-to. Prefer a milder option? Mozzarella slices are just right for you. Looking for a bold, distinctive flavour? Havarti slices deliver that and more. Plus, Armstrong Cheese Slices come packaged with a convenient zipper seal, ensuring your favourite flavours stay fresh and ready to use, no matter your preference!
- Mixing Cheeses and Flavours: Once you’ve picked your cheese slices, why not take it a step further? Mixing cheese directly into your burger patty unlocks endless possibilities! Love bacon? Try adding Armstrong Mmmm… Bacon Natural Shredded Cheese to your patty for that irresistible “Mmmm...” flavour. Big fan of cheddar? Mix in some Triple Cheddar Shredded Cheese to createyour ultimate patty! The best part is you don’t have to choose only one! Combine different cheese slices and shreds to create the perfect Armstrong cheeseburger, customized to your taste. That’s how you get maximum flavour!
- Customize with Your Favourite Pairings: The wonderful thing about having favourite toppings is that you can choose a cheese that complements them perfectly. For example, bold cheeses like our award-winning Mexican Fiesta Marble Jalapeño Cheese pair well with mild condiments like mayo. By contrast, if you’re a big fan of spicy mayo and toppings with a strong taste, our Armstrong Medium Cheddar Cheese Slices are the ones for you. They taste amazing while also letting spicy cheeseburger toppings shine. Another great flavour combo is Armstrong MEGA Thick Marble Cheddar Cheese Slices with ketchup and mayo: it tastes like the tried-and-true classic that it is. Finding that delicious balance between your cheese and your toppings is the way to your dream cheeseburger!
- The texture you prefer: When choosing a cheese for your cheeseburger, consider the texture you prefer. You like having an extra layer of cheese on every occasion? Our MEGA Marble Cheddar Thick Slices are 50% thicker than regular slices: perfect for when you're feeling extra hungry! Want to try a texture that will get all of your friends talking? Join the cheeseburger pioneers by adding some delicious Nibblers Natural Cheese Snacks to your burger. The novelty of the experience and tastiness of the award-winning Nibblers will do the trick.
Now that we know how to pick our cheeses, let’s jump right into the world of incredible cheeseburger recipes!
Our Favourite Cheeseburger Recipes: You’re Welcome!
Our Take on the TikTok Viral Juicy Lucy Burger
We’re starting with a bang here! This cheeseburger has a patty so delicious it makes you want to stop and savour each bite for a moment. It also has its own unique flavour thanks to Armstrong’s award-winning Mexican Fiesta Marble Jalapeño Cheddar. Adding Worcestershire sauce and guacamole into the mix just multiplies the tastiness! And here’s an important bonus: it’s easy to make, especially considering how great it tastes.
Discover the full recipe here.
Lactose-Free? Yes, Please!
For lactose-free cheese lovers, check out this recipe featuring a match made in heaven: onion soup flavour and our naturally lactose-free Armstrong Swiss Cheese! The strong onion soup flavour is perfectly balanced by the subtle hint of hazelnut flavour in the Swiss cheese. The only thing that can make it even better is a topping of freshly caramelized onions on the patties. With Swiss cheese being lactose-free, even more people can enjoy this delicious cheeseburger!
Check out the full recipe here.
Jerk Chicken Burger with Havarti Cheese: Mash-Up Perfection
We’re staying deep in trendy territory with a delicious Mash-Up cheeseburger that’s bursting with originality and fusion elements, all without giving up the comforting familiarity we expect from burgers. This is a recipe that rewards your time. Making the coleslaw and setting up the marinade is worth it, trust us: the marinated chicken’s spicy-yet-juicy taste is unlike any other burger meat on this list. The coleslaw and lettuce add a crunchy freshness to the cheeseburger, while the buttery sweetness of the Armstrong Havarti Cheese elevates it into a fully realized Mash-Up experience.
Find the full recipe here.
Crab Cheeseburger: A One-of-a-kind Treat
This recipe pairs a delicious crab cake with julienned green apples and lemon juice, the perfect sweet ingredients to bring out its flavour! Still, even with those tasty toppings, what truly makes this cheeseburger come together is the Armstrong Medium Cheddar Cheese Slices. They provide a familiar taste that allows the stronger flavours of the crab and green apples to shine through.
Check out the full recipe here.
Smashed Double Burger: Twice the Flavour
Now we come to a truly classic burger that more than deserves a spot on this list. With lettuce, red onions, pickles and tomatoes, its ingredients are tried-and-true BBQ cheeseburger material. Plus, the ketchup and mayo mixture in this recipe makes for a great burger sauce. What sets this burger apart is how incredibly filling it is: its double patties are cooked according to the Smashed Burger Trend, which fully releases all their juiciness and flavour. With 50% more cheese per slice, Armstrong MEGA Thick Marble Cheddar Cheese Slices melt perfectly and are definitely the perfect choice for pairing with double patties.
Discover the full recipe here.
Vegetarian Black Bean Burgers: Accept No Substitute
At every BBQ, you should have a vegetarian option available for your guests, and this one doesn't disappoint! Its incredibly tasty black bean patty made with cumin, lime zest and chopped cilantro has nothing to envy from a beef patty. To make things even better, the Mexican-inspired flavours of this black bean burger are complemented with a hint of heat from our award winning Armstrong Mexican Fiesta Marble Jalapeño Cheddar Slices!
Get the full recipe here.
Cheeseburger Grilling and Cooking Tips to Impress Your Friends
Want to look effortlessly cool while grilling your burger patties? Our tips will help you get there! To cook or grill your cheeseburgers properly, the first important step is to preheat your grill or skillet before placing the patties on: this will ensure you don’t lose any of the patties’ tasty juices during the preheating process. And while we’re on the topic of juices, it can be tempting to press down on the patties while they cook, but try to resist—doing so will squeeze out some of that precious flavour.
When it’s time to cook the meat, let each patty cook at medium heat (350° F) for 4 to 5 minutes per side. The ideal cooking time may vary based on patty size: when cooking your first patty, use caution to decide if it needs closer to 4 or 5 minutes. Health Canada recommends cooking ground meat to an internal temperature of 160° F, which means well-done, with no pink remaining. After those initial 5 minutes, it’s time to flip the patty!
Here are a few final tips to elevate your cheeseburger game: add cheese to the patties about 1 minute before they’re done if you’re using standard-sized slices like Armstrong Marble Cheddar Cheese Slices. For that extra cheesiness, use a bigger size like Armstrong MEGA Thick Marble Cheddar Cheese Slices, and give it 15 more seconds.
Finally, to make sure your cheeseburgers are perfect, you should lightly toast your buttered buns on the grill or the skillet a minute before serving the patties. Once your patties are cooked, your cheese is melted and your buns are toasted, it’s time to assemble your perfect cheeseburger and enjoy!
Creating a Great Cheeseburger is Easy with Great Cheese
In each of these incredible recipes, a cheeseburger only truly becomes a cheeseburger at the end, once you put the cheese slices in it. Whether you’re adding the subtle, buttery sweetness of Armstrong Havarti Cheese Slices or the spiciness of Armstrong Mexican Fiesta Marble Jalapeño Cheddar, Armstrong is here to accompany you in that moment of delicious creation. Our countless varieties of craveable cheeses are sure to make all your cheeseburger dreams come true!
