Loaded Cheddar Cheeseburgers with Oven Fries and Special Sauce

There’s nothing quite like a perfectly crafted cheeseburger. While a simple patty with a slice of cheese can hit the spot, sometimes you crave something extraordinary. This recipe takes your burger game to the next level with a luscious pimento-style cheddar that melts into every bite, paired with caramelized onions, ripe tomatoes and crunchy pickles.

To complete the meal, we’ve included crispy oven-baked potato wedges seasoned with a savory blend and a homemade special sauce for dipping. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a weekend cookout, these loaded cheeseburgers will have everyone asking for seconds.

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Ingredients

12 ounce PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Cheddar CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Red OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Fry SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Dill PickleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit KetchupView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit TomatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Potato BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Chili PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut the potatoes into wedges and toss with fry seasoning, salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
2. While the potatoes bake, thinly slice the red onion and tomato. Slice the dill pickle into rounds. Finely chop the chili pepper (remove seeds for less heat).
3. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, ketchup, mayonnaise and chopped chili pepper to make the special sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Form the ground beef into two patties, each about 1/2-inch thick. Season generously with salt and pepper.
5. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness. In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with half the cheddar cheese and cover the pan to melt the cheese.
6. While the patties rest, toast the potato buns in the same pan or under the broiler until lightly golden.
7. Assemble the burgers: spread a generous amount of special sauce on the bottom bun, then add the cheesy patty, followed by charred onion slices, tomato slices and pickle rounds. Top with the other bun half.
8. Serve the burgers with the seasoned potato wedges and remaining special sauce on the side for dipping.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of cheese?

Yes, you can substitute cheddar with Monterey Jack, provolone or any good melting cheese for a different flavor.

How do I make the potato wedges extra crispy?

Soak the wedges in cold water for 30 minutes, then dry thoroughly before tossing with oil and seasoning. Bake at high heat without overcrowding the pan.

Can I prepare the special sauce ahead of time?

Absolutely! The sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.