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Cheeseburger made at home
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Cheeseburger

    The burger most people had as their first McDonald’s, and the hardest one to fake at home. Nothing in it is fancy: a thin patty, a slice of cheese, pickles, onions, ketchup and mustard. The magic is in proportions and texture: that soft, steamed-feeling bun and the sharp-sweet balance of the condiments. Get those right at home and the rest follows.

    What’s inside

    • beef patty
    • American cheese
    • pickles
    • chopped onions
    • ketchup
    • mustard
    • plain bun

    Make it at home

    My copycat first, then everything I built on top of it.

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    Not affiliated with McDonald's. Trademarks belong to their owners. The photo shows my home version, not the restaurant’s product.