Cheesy Party Burgers | Easy Burgers Recipe For a Party (2024)

FAQs

How do you prepare burgers for a crowd? ›

You want balls of hamburger (70/30% fat ratio) about 1/6th to a quarter lb each, cold from the fridge and unseasoned. The grill surface should be hot enough to sizzle a droplet of water. Have your salt and cheese near at hand because this is gonna go quick. Drop them, smash them, then sprinkle with salt.

Hot dogs and burgers: Budget two hot dogs and two burgers per person.

Place patties in a single layer onto several plastic wrap-lined baking trays; cover loosely with plastic wrap and freeze just until meat is firm (1 to 2 hours). Wrap patties tightly in heavy foil or place them into freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator overnight to cook or cook from frozen.

If you're looking for a classic burger cheese, American cheese is the way to go. With it's mild, creamy and salty flavor, it's a classic for a reason. Plus, it melts really well, making it ideal for burgers. If you want a good ol' classic that isn't overbearing, American Cheese is the option for you.

Yes. Typically food service will under-cook them in the morning and place them in 160 F water bath with or without unsalted beefs stock for reheating/serving at lunch. 24 hours is pushing the time limit of that, but it should still work if you stick it in the fridge before heating to 160F.

Parchment paper makes all the difference for juicy burgers

Just take a sheet of parchment paper large enough to house the burger, and wrap it like it's a holiday gift. Then, when you're ready to serve, you can even just serve the burgers right in the paper.

If you're making the patties yourself (to save money or because you love making burgers), assume four burgers per pound of meat.

Arrange the burger patties, buns, and bread options on one table, and display the toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cheese on another table. Make sure to have enough of each topping, and consider labeling them so guests can easily identify what they want.

An average serving of meat per person is about 4-ounces, a generous serving would be about 6-ounces. If serving 100 people 6-ounces each, you would need 37.5 pounds of cooked meat. Allow for shrinkage during cooking.

if you want to keep them warm, order them right before your party and ask that they be put in a box with a lid. You can take them out when you get home and put them on a baking sheet in a warm oven at about 200 degrees.

Should you make burgers the day before? ›

Our trick for forming the patties is a real time saver, especially if you are cooking for a crowd. You can also form them the day before; place in an airtight container with parchment paper in between to help with party-day prep.

One of the most popular cheeseburger helpers is Cheddar cheese, which gives a cheeseburger a nice “tang” with bold flavor. White or yellow Cheddar varieties range from mild to sharp (or aged). Typically, young (mild) Cheddars will melt the best.

Cheddar: this pressed, semi-hard cheese has a distinctive taste, and is a perfect match when paired with beef and onions. Monteray Jack: An all-American favourite, this soft cheese is often used in place of Cheddar. Mild and tender, it captures an authentic, classic taste.

You can prepare the patties ahead of time and keep them in the refrigerator, but make sure they don't spend too much time exposed to the air. Unless you cook them right away, you need to keep them tightly wrapped and refrigerated. Don't allow ground meat to sit at room temperature, growing bacteria.

Form your patties in advance and let them rest in the fridge overnight. "If you get this done the day before, set them in the fridge so they stay nice and firm — that way they don't fall apart on the grill," says celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay (via ABC).

Did you know that 40% of adults worldwide prefer well-done burgers? While many food snobs would scorn a burger cooked all the way through, it turns out that many of us would prefer to eat one this way. Some people would never order a hamburger anything other than medium-rare.