Old-Fashioned Cheeseburgers

• 1 pound ground beef chuck (preferably 20% fat)
• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 teaspoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 4 slices melting cheese, such as mild cheddar or American
• Assorted toppings, such as shredded iceberg lettuce, pickle chips, thinly sliced red onion, yellow mustard, ketchup, and mayonnaise

1. Heat broiler.
2. Divide meat into four equal parts and gently pat into a round shape; place each between two layers of plastic wrap.
3. Using a rolling pin, roll out beef to 1/4-inch-thick patties.
4. Spread all bun halves with butter; place on a baking sheet, buttered side up, and lightly toast under the broiler.
5. Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over high.
6. Generously season patties on both sides with salt and pepper.
7. Working in batches, cook patties 1 to 2 minutes.
8. Flip and top with cheese; cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes more, until cheese is melted.
9. To serve, place burgers on buns, and layer with desired toppings.

ground beef, buns, unsalted butter, salt, melting cheese, toppings

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/old-fashioned-cheeseburgers-387881 (may not work)