Drive in Hamburgers
Bring the classic flavors of roadside diners straight to your kitchen with these irresistible Drive-In Hamburgers! Perfectly seasoned 80/20 ground beef patties are cooked to juicy perfection, topped with melted American cheese, and sandwiched between toasted buns slathered in creamy mayo, tangy ketchup, and zesty mustard. Crisp lettuce, fresh tomato slices, and crunchy dill pickles add the perfect balance of texture and flavor. Made in just 25 minutes, these burgers are easy to whip up for a nostalgic family dinner or a casual backyard gathering. Pair with fries or onion rings for the ultimate retro drive-in experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 4 Hamburger buns
- 4 American cheese slices
- 4 Lettuce leaves
- 4 Tomato slices
- 8 Dill pickle slices
- 0.25 cup Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Mustard
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the patties tender.
Divide the beef mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty about 4 inches wide and 3/4 inch thick. Make a shallow indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to help the patties cook evenly.
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the surface.
Place the patties in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, or until nicely browned. Flip the patties and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 160°F is reached.
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on each patty to melt. Cover the skillet with a lid to help the cheese melt quicker if needed.
While the patties cook, toast the hamburger buns lightly on a grill or hot skillet until golden brown.
To assemble the burgers, spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Layer with lettuce, a cooked patty with melted cheese, a tomato slice, and two pickle slices.
Spread ketchup and mustard on the top half of each bun and place it on top of the assembled burger.
Serve immediately with your favorite drive-in sides like fries or onion rings. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2496 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 193.2 g | 248% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.3 g | 356% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 459 mg | 153% | |
| Sodium | 6562 mg | 285% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.0 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 60.3 g | 215% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 156.3 g | 313% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1014 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 1793 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
