Skip the drive-thru and create Burger King’s iconic Double Cheeseburger in your kitchen! This beloved fast-food classic features two perfectly seasoned beef patties, melted American cheese, tangy pickles, and that signature combination of ketchup and mustard on a toasted sesame seed bun. With the proper technique and flame-grilling method, you’ll achieve that distinctive BK flavor that has made this burger an American favorite for over 50 years.
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Why This Recipe Works
The genius of Burger King’s double cheeseburger lies in its simplicity and proportion. Using thin patties means faster, more even cooking that prevents the outside from burning before the inside reaches safe temperatures. The small size also creates the perfect meat-to-bun ratio that makes this burger famous. The key is understanding that more beef doesn’t mean bigger patties, it means more patties stacked together for maximum flavor impact.
Burger King Double Cheeseburger Ingredients
For the Burger Patties:
- Ground beef chuck – Use an 80/20 fat ratio for optimal juiciness and flavor
- Salt – Essential for bringing out the beef’s natural flavors
- Ground black pepper – Adds aromatic heat that complements the beef
For Assembly:
- Small sesame seed hamburger buns – Provides the classic BK foundation and texture
- Soft salted butter – Creates golden, crispy toasted bun surfaces
- American cheese slices – Melts perfectly and provide ca reamy richness
- Crinkle cut dill pickle slices – Adds essential tangy crunch and acidity
- Ketchup – Brings sweetness and tomato flavor to balance the richness
- Yellow mustard – Provides a sharp tang that cuts through the cheese and beef
How to Make Burger King Double Cheeseburger
- Season the ground beef with salt and pepper.
- Form the beef into eight patties.
- Spread butter on the inside of the buns.
- Toast the buns in a skillet until lightly browned and set aside.
- Heat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the burger patties until done. Add a little salt to the burgers while grilling them.
- Place cheese slices on the hamburger patties before removing them from the grill.
- Place the bottom bun on a plate.
- Place one hamburger patty with a slice of cheese on the bottom bun.
- Place a second patty with a slice of cheese on top of the first patty.
- Place three dill pickle slices on top of the second patty.
- Top with ketchup and yellow mustard.
- Place the top bun on the burger.
Storage & Reheating Instructions
- Refrigerator Storage: Cooked patties can be stored separately from buns in airtight containers for up to 2 days. To prevent sogginess, keep condiments and pickles in separate containers.
- Reheating Method: Reheat patties in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes, or quickly sear in a hot skillet for 1-2 minutes per side. Toast fresh buns and reassemble with cold condiments.
- Freezing: Cooked patties can be frozen for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Do not freeze assembled burgers.
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BK Double Cheeseburger Easy Copycat Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef chuck
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 small white hamburger buns with sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons soft salted butter
- 8 slices American cheese
- 12 crinkle cut dill pickle slices
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
Instructions
- Season ground beef with salt and pepper and form it into eight thin patties.
- Spread butter on the inside of the hamburger buns.
- Toast the buttered side of the buns in a skillet until lightly browned, and set aside.
- Heat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the burger patties for two to three minutes each side. Add a dash of salt to the burgers while grilling them.
- Place slices of cheese onto the hamburger patties just before you remove them from the grill.
- Build the burger by placing the bottom bun down first.
- Place one hamburger patty with a slice of cheese on the bottom bun.
- Place a second patty with a slice of cheese on top of the first patty.
- Place 3 dill pickle slices on top of the second patty.
- Top with a squirt of ketchup and yellow mustard.
- Place the top bun on the burger.
Notes
Tips for Making and Cooking a Burger King Double Cheeseburger
- Don’t press burgers while they are cooking. It will absorb all the moisture, making your double cheeseburger dry and crumbly.
- Keep the lid open. Closing the grill cover works well when cooking thick steaks, but not when making thin burgers.
- Use a thermometer to check the temperature. When they are about 155 degrees, remove the burgers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
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