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A classic cheeseburger is a timeless favorite that's quick and easy to make. Enjoy the juicy, flavorful beef patty topped with melted cheddar cheese and your favorite fixings.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. Salt and pepper to taste. 4 slices of cheddar cheese. 4 hamburger buns. Lettuce leaves. Sliced tomatoes. Sliced onions. Ketchup and mustard. Pickles.

Instructions: Warm up your grill or pan on the stove by setting it on medium-high heat. Make 4 patties out of the ground beef that are all the same size. Add salt and pepper to each patty. For medium-rare, cook the patties for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side on a grill or pan. You can change the cooking time to suit your taste. Add a slice of cheddar cheese to each patty and let it melt in the last minute of cooking. You can grill or toast the hamburger buns until they are lightly browned. Put lettuce, tomato slices, and onions on the bottom half of each bun to make the burgers. Cover the vegetables with the cooked patties and melt the cheese on top of them. Put mustard and ketchup on the top bun, and then add pickles. To finish the burger, put the top bun on top of the patty. Warm it up and serve it with your favorite sides.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

LISANNE PETRACCA PH.D.

[spanko77]

These easy Homemade English Muffins will wow your family. You can add your favorite toppings to make them your own, and they're great for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour. 1 tablespoon sugar. 1 teaspoon salt. 1 packet 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast. 1 cup warm milk. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted. Cornmeal, for dusting.

Instructions: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size. Punch down the dough and roll it out to about 1/2-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut out rounds using a biscuit cutter or a glass. Dust each round with cornmeal. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and cook the muffins for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

St. Brigid St. Edward St. Joseph of Adams Co. Illinois