This Pub Burger is full of flavor, with pub cheese, beer caramelized onions, and bacon all together on a juicy seasoned burger patty. It’s the perfect recipe for stepping up your grilling game.
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Why this Pub Burger Recipe is a Keeper
- 20 Minute Meal: Have this steakhouse burger ready in just 20 minutes.
- Easy Ingredients: All of the ingredients can be found in your kitchen or local grocery store. So it is a quick easy dnner.
- Party Pleaser: This restaurant-style burger is the perfect addition to cookouts, grills, and get-togethers.
If you’re looking for more hamburger recipes, try these: Pizza Burgers, Rodeo Burgers, and Jack Daniels Whiskey Burgers.
What is the Difference Between a Pub Burger and a Regular Burger?
Pub burgers are made with pub cheese, which is a cheese spread notable for its versatility. It’s made with gouda or cheddar cheese, beer, and spices. It’s usually used as a dip, but makes a great topping on this burger recipe as well.
Ingredient Notes for Steakhouse Burgers
- Ground Beef: We recommend using 80-20 blend of ground beef, as the fat content acts as a binder. If using frozen patties, thaw beforehand.
- Caramelized Onions for Burgers: Caramelize onions for burgers in your favorite variety of craft beer ahead of time, then use them in this burger recipe.
- Pub Cheese: Use any variety of this tangy pub-style cheese spread you want.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Pub Cheese Burger Variations and Substitutions
- Pretzel Buns: Serve on a toasted pretzel bun and add Dijon mustard for a restaurant-style burger.
- Mayo Aioli: These burgers are great with garlic aioli, especially our recipe.
Special Equipment Needed for Craft Beer Cheeseburgers
- Grill: Make these burgers on the grill for best results. You can also use the stovetop if you don’t have one.
Pro Tip
The secret to a juicy burger with a flavorful crust lies in maximizing the Maillard reaction, or the browning reaction that happens when food hits hot surfaces.
How to Make Pub Burgers
These thick and juicy burgers have a handmade texture and flame grilled appearance, and are seared to perfection. With cheesy pub spread, bacon, and savory grilled onions, these mouthwatering burgers can be made as a lunch special or dinner entrée. Just grill up and serve with all your favorite toppings.
These are the basic steps for making burgers with pub cheese. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Make Hamburger Patties
Place the ground beef in a bowl and rub in burger seasoning blend evenly. Mix with hands until combined; form into 4 large patties. Preheat the grill to medium high heat.
2. Grill the Hamburgers
Grill patties over medium-high heat for 7-10 minutes or until internal temperature of desired doneness, occasionally flipping until char marks appear. Then, remove the burgers from the grill and let them rest; place on bottom bun.
3. Top the Burgers
Top each fully cooked burger patty with a heaping tablespoon of pub beer cheese, caramelized onions, and 2 slices of bacon. Add top bun.
Recipe FAQs
Store any extra burger patties in an airtight container in the fridge or wrap in foil.
Reheat the patties on the stove until warmed through.
This burger already has lots of toppings, but you can add your favorites- ie., lettuce, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, pickles, etc.
Expert Tips for Making Beer Cheese Burgers
- Cheese: Make this burger with cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, herb cheese blends, or whatever you enjoy.
- Brown Sugar: Add brown sugar, salt, and black pepper to the burger seasoning if desired for a sweeter taste.
- Buns: Toast the buns on these gourmet burgers for a crispy texture and golden brown color. You can use brioche bread, kaiser rolls, or pretzel rolls for a copycat Pretzel Haus pub burger.
- Egg: Top with a fried egg to up the flavor.
- Variation tip: Ale can replace the lager if you prefer.
- Chicken: This recipe can be made with grilled chicken breasts or even steak burger patties instead of hamburger meat.
- Grill Pan: Cook these burgers with a grill pan, in a large skillet on the stovetop, or in the air fryer if you prefer.
- Toppings: Top these burgers with grilled mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, or BBQ sauce.
What to Serve with Pub Burgers
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds Ground Beef
- 1 tablespoon Burger Seasoning Blend
- 4-6 tablespoons Pub Cheese Spread
- Beer Caramelized Onions
- 8 slices Bacon, cooked
- 4 Buns
Instructions
- Place the ground beef in a bowl and add burger seasoning blend.
- Mix with hands until combined; form into 4 patties.
- Grill patties over medium-high heat for 7-10 minutes, or until desired doneness.
- Remove from grill and place the burger on bottom half of bun.
- Top each patty with a heaping tablespoon of pub beer cheese, caramelized onions, and 2 slices of bacon. Add top bun.
Christina’s Notes
- Cheese: Make this burger with cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, herb cheese blends, or whatever you enjoy.
- Brown Sugar: Add brown sugar, salt, and black pepper to the burger seasoning if desired for a sweeter taste.
- Buns: Toast the buns on these gourmet burgers for a crispy texture and golden brown color. You can use brioche bread, kaiser rolls, or pretzel rolls for a copycat Pretzel Haus pub burger.
- Egg: Top with a fried egg to up the flavor.
- Variation tip: Ale can replace the lager if you prefer.
- Chicken: This recipe can be made with grilled chicken breasts or even steak burger patties instead of hamburger meat.
- Grill Pan: Cook these burgers with a grill pan, in a large skillet on the stovetop, or in the air fryer if you prefer.
- Toppings: Top these burgers with grilled mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, or BBQ sauce.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
OMG…this was heaven. I can’t wait to make it again.
First time trying this recipe and they were a hit! So juicy and tasty!