Southern Grilled Cheeseburgers
Smoky, juicy, and packed with Southern flair, these Southern Grilled Cheeseburgers are topped with melty cheese, BBQ sauce, and your favorite toppings for the ultimate Southern burger experience.
Servings: 4 burgers
Ingredients
For the Patties:
- 1½ lbs ground beef 80/20
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 cubes of cold butter optional
For Grilling & Assembly:
- 4 slices of American or cheddar cheese
- 4 brioche hamburger buns
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Toppings:
- BBQ sauce
- Pickles or fried pickles
- Tomato
- Red onion
- Lettuce
Instructions
- Mix ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings in a bowl. Divide into 4 patties and press a shallow dent into the center. Optional: Add butter to the middle of each patty.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400–425°F). Clean and oil grates.
- Place patties on grill and cook 4–5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.
- During the last minute of cooking, add cheese and toast buns.
- Assemble burgers: Bottom bun, lettuce, burger, tomato, onion, BBQ sauce, pickles, top bun. Serve hot!