For the past several years I've wondered why the burger is built, or stacked, in the order it is. It seems to me that you shouldn't put the condiments on top of the cheese as that leads to slippage and messy shirts. So this is how I've been building my burgers:

Top Bun
Mayo
Mustard
Ketchup
Patty
Pickle
Cheese
Bottom Bun

Am I a monster? Thoughts? Is there a better way?

I usually do:
Top Bun
Small Amount of Mayo
Pickle
Lettuce
Tomato
Cheese
Meat
Small Amount of Mayo
Bottom Bun

If you'll put a thin spread of mayo on both buns, the oil in the mayo prevents the buns from getting soggy from the meat juices, pickle/lettuce water, tomato leakage, etc. Sogginess is further prevented by toasting the bun on the grill before applying the mayo and building the burger.

Cheese on the bottom and separated from the meat is a double no-no. The cheese should be in direct contact with the meat, and on top of the meat (heat rises), to maximize meltiness. It's even better to put the cheese on top of the meat before the patty is taken off the grill, and give it a little time to melt on the grill.

quote:

Originally posted by Skull Leader:
It seems to me that you shouldn't put the condiments on top of the cheese as that leads to slippage and messy shirts.

Seems to me that's only really a concern for monsters like you, who are squirting triple the amount of condiments on top of the cheese on their burgers. Stick to one, or maybe two if you put them on different sides of the burger, and it's not a problem.

Also, properly melting the cheese onto the top of the patty on the grill results in a textured cheese surface, rather than the slick surface of a slab of cold cheese, which further minimizes condiment-related slippage.

Top Bun
Mustard
Lettuce
Pickle slices
Onion
Tomato
Cheese
Meat
mayo
Bottom Bun

Can be altered depending on availablity

K,M,P,O, Let,tom,bac,cheese.
but about a third of the time I like'em just plain on the plate
w/ a root beer

or chopped up loose meat style
w/k,m.

Top Bun
Mayo
Lettuce
Tomato
Onion
Fried Egg
Cheese
Burger
Mustard
Bottom Bun

Mustard, mayo, and ketchup? Has Kraft bought your soul? That is too many sauces.

Light mayo on both buns
Burger on the bottom bun
On the patty go:
Pickles
Ketchup
Tomato
Lettuce

I though I was the only one so, er...exacting.

Top Bun
Mayo
Onion
Pickle
Cheese
Burger
Mayo
Bottom Bun

Ketchup is ok sometimes. Mustard is always strictly forbidden.

@jhe888

Kraft had to settle on a three way split with French's and Heinz.

Top bun
Onion
Tomato
Green Chile-if available
Cheese
Burger
Lettuce
Bottom bun

Lettuce on the bottom keeps drippings from ruining the bottom bun for the most part.

CT

Brioche top bun
Mayo
Lettuce
Mushrooms sauteed
Bleu Cheese Crumbles melted on:
Beef
Bacon
Sweet spicy pickles
Mayo
Bun

top bun
mayo
grilled onion
lettuce
tomato, if any good
salt
pepper
meat,large
brown mustard
bottom bun

have we reached the end of the internet?

No order, don't even care for cheese on a burger. Some dukes mayo, Dijon mustard, ketchup, lettuce, tomato, dill chips and as many Vidalia onions as I can get on there

K.I.S.S.

Top Bun (toasted)
Mayo (Japanese)
Patty (grilled medium rare, preferably with McCormick Worcestershire Pub seasoning)
Slice of raw onion
Bottom Bun (toasted)


gotta try the thin layer of mayo on both sides of the bun thing, thank you!!!

PS - we use sweet (Vidalia) onions, too. wife LOVES onions!!!

PPS - use a slice of onion as a resting place for the burgers, hot off the grill

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Originally posted by Expat:
Brioche top bun
Mayo
Lettuce
Mushrooms sauteed
Bleu Cheese Crumbles melted on:
Beef
Bacon
Sweet spicy pickles
Mayo
Bun

I'd like to place an order, please...

I have never heard of separating cheese and meat. Or not putting it on for a little meltage at end of cook.

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Originally posted by RogueJSK:
I usually do:
Top Bun
Small Amount of Mayo
Pickle
Lettuce
Tomato
Cheese
Meat
Small Amount of Mayo
Bottom Bun

We do it the same way.

Top bun
Mayo (spread on the bun)
Ketchup (sometimes and spread on the bun)
Lettuce (iceberg)
Cheese (melted on the patty)
Burger
Mayo (spread on the bottom bun)
Bottom Bun

It varies. From simple to over the top, I've put everything from guac to BBQ sauce to bacon to chimichurri to fried egg to aioli to pulled pork.

This one is the go to easy one:

Top bun
ketchup/mustard/onion
Burger with melted cheese
Mayo
Bottom bun



This one is a more wild one:

Top bun
Ketchup/mustard/onion
Top burger with cheese
Middle bun
Bacon
Lettuce
Tomatoes
Bottom burger with cheese
Bottom bacon
Mayo
Bottom bun

Bottom bun
1 slice extra sharp cheddar cheese
0.5 lbs of 100% grass fed 80/20 ground angus beef
2T Roquefort dressing (homemade, with extra Roquefort cheese) (substitute mayo if you must)
1/4C Fried onions
4 slices of extra thick sliced hickory smoked bacon
1 thick slice of home grown beefsteak tomato
Salt and pepper to taste
4 leaves red leaf lettuce
Top bun

I learned this order after realizing top buns collect liquids better than bottom buns.