cheeseburgers

Melty beef sandwiches

Cheeseburgers is the plural of cheeseburger—a hamburger topped with melted cheese, typically American, cheddar, or Swiss.

The cheese is usually added while the patty cooks so it melts before serving.

We ordered cheeseburgers and fries.

The cheeseburger is an American fast-food staple, though its origins are disputed among several restaurants claiming to have invented it in the 1920s and 1930s.

ingredients

beef patty

Seasoned ground meat disc

onion · pickles · ketchup · mustard · mayonnaise · ground beef · cheddar · bacon · special sauce · brioche

cooking

grilling

Cooking on metal grates

medium-rare · well-done · charbroiled · griddle · juicy · sizzle · cast iron · flat-top · backyard barbecue · seasoning

indulgence

greasy

Covered in slick fat

calorie bomb · guilty pleasure · cravings · comfort food · decadent · stacked · messy · dripping · sinful · cheat day

fastfood

McDonald's

Global fast food chain

value menu · supersized · wrapper · takeout · franchise · golden arches · dollar menu · late-night · delivery · counter

americana

Fourth of July

Annual American independence celebration

Route 66 · drive-in · Americana · tailgating · family reunion · picnic · classic · nostalgic · heartland · state fair

gourmet

artisanal

Made by skilled craftspeople

gastropub · craft · farm-to-table · smoked gouda · premium · foie gras · dry-aged · elevated · white tablecloth

Categories
Opposites
dietary indulgence vs. health food

cheeseburgerskale salad

Raw curly greens dish

juice cleanse · salad · green salad · garden salad · celery sticks

meat-based vs. plant-based eating

cheeseburgersveggie burger

Meatless alternative to hamburger

tofu · tempeh · seitan · kosher food · halal food

American fast food vs. refined cuisine

cheeseburgershaute cuisine

Elevated culinary artistry

fine dining · tasting menu · foie gras · caviar · gourmet cuisine

Phrases
Family

cheeseburger

Familiarity
Top 10,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G