The Juicy Lucy is a unique take on the traditional cheeseburger, where cheese is stuffed inside the patty rather than placed on top. Austin Stull, Executive Chef at The Grillroom Chophouse in Chicago, emphasizes that while these burgers are delicious, they can be tricky to prepare. He recommends using firm cheeses like cheddar or low-moisture mozzarella for optimal melting without disintegrating. Key cooking techniques include searing the burgers for a crust before finishing in the oven at 375°F, ensuring the cheese melts thoroughly while maintaining the burger's integrity.
I love a good Juicy Lucy, but they can be a bit difficult to execute. You want a cheese that's firm and will melt when heated and not break.
Using the right amount of heat so your cheese melts and the patty holds together is definitely a balancing act, but with thoughtfully chosen ingredients, these stuffed burgers will be the hit of your next dinner.
Sear both sides on high to get your crust, then finish in the oven, around 375 degrees Fahrenheit, to melt the cheese through.
The cheese isn't only a delicious stuffing in your Juicy Lucy; it also acts as a binding agent of sorts in the burger.
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