MY JUICY LUCY

My Juicy Lucy image

Friends in Minnesota introduced me to the Juicy Lucy burger, a local favorite. Instead of putting the cheese on top, it gets stuffed inside, keeping the meat around the cheese nice and juicy. We love the meltiness of American cheese, but it works with any cheese you'd like. -Brigette Kutschma, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
8 tablespoons shredded American or cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Optional: tomato slices, onion slices, lettuce

Steps:

Shape beef into 8 thin patties. Divide cheese among 4 patties; top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear, 6-8 minutes on each side. Serve on buns with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 756mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.