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You need a cheese that will melt properly. American is cheap, works, and complements the taste of the burger. It's inexcusable in any other context, but not for burgers.
Best alternative is to use citric acid and melt down some cheddar. Spread it out on a baking sheet and cut into slices.
Alternatively, just use Pepper Jack. Adds some kick and melts surprisingly well.
>>14890
Best thing for quick, easy, and cheap burgers is to buy pre-made meat and buns. You can upgrade these if you want to spend the money or grind your own meat, but if you want quick and easy then you should focus on technique and not supplies.
Butter your buns and fry them on your griddle/pan. Try not to burn them. Get a nice crust to form.
Roll your meat into little meatball-sized balls and then drop them into the skillet. Smash them down with your spatula so they're flat. Takes some finesse to get right but it's worth it. Season once it's in the pan with salt and pepper. Drop some mustard on top. Flip and let it fry in the mustard. You can season the other side if you wish.
Toss your choice of cheese on it.
I like to add thousand island, pickles, and raw white onion to my burgers, but it's up to you to pick the best condiments for your burger.
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