Big Boy Burger

My husband and I have recently have become fans of Diners, Drive In's and Dives. Guy seems to be visiting Portland Oregon eateries more and more often. We saw an episode which involved making two hamburger patties and putting a stack of cheese inside, and decided to re-create it at home.

We made some, and they were very delicious. It makes quite a large Burger so we split one.

I served it with some yummy oven fries using Yukon Gold potatoes and some Johnny's Garlic Salt which my Sister In Law swears by, and I love it now too!

This combo will be one my summer grill radar for some time to come! This makes 2 big boy burgers!

Feeds 2 very hungry folks or 4 hungry folks

1.5 lb hamburger (I like 15% so the meat stays moist)

Sharp Cheddar Cheese (about 2oz per patti)

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 tsp EVOO

1 tsp Montreal Steak Seasoning

Dash of cayenne

1tsp Onion powder

1tsp Garlic powder

Bit of bread crumb to bind and helps to hold moisture (flavor)

Hamburger Buns

Thick slices of Tomato and Onion and whatever other fixins you like

Mix all the above ingredients together (except cheese/bun and bread crumbs)

If the mixture is too wet add a handful of bread crumbs, don't overmix the meat or it will be tough

Make 4 thin patties approximately the same size

Place the cheese in between two patties and seal the edges well

Make sure your grill is hot hot hot and clean and lightly oiled (use a couple of paper towels, EVOO and tongs) before you put on your patties.

Start on high, reduce heat to low or medium. Turn after about 5 minutes, you should have good grill marks. Some patties will break open and a little cheese will leak out so don't freak out. The beef will cook up just fine.

Be sure and toast the buns on the grill as well

Word of warning however: if you insist on a "well done" burger, (which is just wrong) skip the cheese on the inside, add it at the end on top instead.