Luke's Diner Cheeseburgers

5 from 1 vote

Luke's Diner Cheeseburgers

Topped with a tangy, creamy burger sauce and fresh fixings on a whole wheat bun, these diner cheeseburgers are inspired by Gilmore Girls and Luke's Diner. Makes 6 cheeseburgers.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: american cheeseburger, burger sauce recipe, cheeseburger recipe, classic burger recipe, dairy free burger sauce, dairy free cheeseburgers, diner burger, diner burgers, gilmore girls food, hamburger sauce, homemade burger sauce

Servings: burgers

Calories: 457kcal

Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

Burger Sauce:

1 cup mayonnaise or vegan mayo for egg free
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup dill pickle relish
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Burgers:

1 1/2 pounds ground chuck 8020
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Salt & pepper to taste

Toppings:

Dairy free cheddar slices
1 large sweet onion caramelized
2 roma tomatoes sliced
Pickle slices
6 hamburger buns or gluten free hamburger buns

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.
In a large bowl, mix together burger ingredients until incorporated. Form into 6 1/4-pound patties, about 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick.
Preheat a skillet or griddle to medium-high heat. Cook patties for 3 - 5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Melt cheese onto burgers with about 1 minute before fully cooked.
To assemble, top each bottom bun with burger sauce, pickle, tomato, lettuce, a burger, onions and additional burger sauce.

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