I don’t know about your kids, but mine love food. And if it’s food with a surprise, then it’s even better in their eyes. That’s why they really enjoy when I stuff their burgers with cheese. As for my husband and I, we love how the melty cheese permiates the burger with flavor and oozes out when you bite into it. Divine.

And better yet? They are easy to make. You can use whatever cheese you prefer. We’ve made them with cheddar and blue cheese and liked both (although the blue cheese is our collective favorite). I am sure these would work equally well with gouda, swiss or gorgonzola. But I wouldn’t choose a hard cheese, since they tend not to melt. And fresh mozzarella, while tasty, might be a little too watery.

So, how do you make a stuffed burger?

Step 1: Season the meat

Using one pound of ground beef, combine it with salt and pepper in a bowl. Knead it together with your hands until the meat is well mixed.

Step 2: Divide the meat

Using a kitchen scale (or estimate, if you don’t have one), divide the meat mixture into four equal portions. Roll them into balls.

Step 3: Flatten the meat and add the cheese

Using one ball at a time, flatten the meat out to an even 1/4 inch thickness. Place a 1/2 ounce slice of cheese of your choice in the center of the flattened meat.

Step 4: Fold the meat around the cheese

Fold the sides of the meat up and around the cheese, as if you are wrapping a package.

Step 5: Seal the edges

Gently knead the hamburger into a round patty shape, taking care to ensure that the edges of the patty fuse together. Then, use your thumb to indent the center slightly (this will stop the burger from becoming misshapen while cooking.

Step 6: Cook to desired doneness

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