Junior Cheeseburger-style kids’ flame-grilled burger recipe

How to make a Burger King-style Junior Cheeseburger at home — a small flame-grilled beef patty with American cheese, pickles, mustard and ketchup on a soft toasted bun. The kids’ menu classic.

Ingredients

• For the burgers: 400 g beef mince (20% fat), formed into 4 small patties (~100g each)
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• To assemble: 4 small soft burger buns
• 4 slices American cheese
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 12-16 dill pickle slices

Method

1. Form 4 small patties (about 100g each). Season both sides with salt and pepper.

2. Heat a heavy pan or griddle over medium-high. Cook the patties for 2-3 minutes per side — small patties cook fast.

3. Top each patty with a slice of American cheese in the last 30 seconds to melt.

4. Toast the small buns cut-side down on the griddle for 20-30 seconds.

5. Build: bun base, 3-4 pickle slices, ketchup, mustard, cheese-topped patty, top bun.

6. Serve immediately , perfect for kids’ tea or a light bite.

Notes

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Junior range is Burger King’s kids’ menu , smaller patty, smaller bun, same flame-grilled flavour.

Pairs well with chips and a milkshake for the full kids’ meal experience.

For the grown-up version, see /recipes/burger-king/whopper/ or /recipes/burger-king/double-cheeseburger/.