Stovetop Velveeta Cheeseburgers With Onions

These stovetop Velveeta cheeseburgers are juicy, cheesy, and easy to make without a grill. Finely chopped onions cook in the same skillet, while Velveeta melts into a smooth layer over each seasoned hamburger patty.

Covering the skillet at the end traps steam. That small step melts the Velveeta quickly and gives the buns the soft texture of a classic diner burger.

Why This Burger Is Different

• Cooked entirely on the stovetop
• Uses simple, familiar seasonings
• Includes finely chopped skillet onions
• Velveeta creates a smooth, creamy melt
• The buns warm directly in the covered pan

Best Hamburger for the Recipe

An 80/20 hamburger blend provides enough fat to keep the patties juicy. Leaner hamburger can still work, but it may cook faster and produce a firmer burger.

Ingredients

• 1 pound 80/20 hamburger
• 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped very finely
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 4 slices Velveeta cheese
• 4 soft hamburger buns
• 1 teaspoon cooking oil, when needed
• Optional burger toppings such as pickles, ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise

Instructions

1. Remove the hamburger from the refrigerator and let it sit for 10 minutes.
2. Divide the hamburger into four equal portions. Form each portion into a patty slightly wider than the hamburger buns.
3. Season both sides of the patties with garlic salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of oil when the skillet is not nonstick.
5. Add the finely chopped onion. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it begins to soften.
6. Move the onions to the edges of the skillet and place the hamburger patties in the center.
7. Cook the patties for about 3 to 5 minutes on the first side. Flip them and continue cooking until the centers reach 160°F.
8. Spoon the cooked onions over the patties.
9. Place one slice of Velveeta on each patty.
10. Put the top and bottom bun halves cut-side down over or beside the cheese-covered patties.
11. Cover the skillet with a lid. Cook for 30 to 60 seconds, just until the cheese melts and the buns become warm and soft.
12. Carefully remove the buns and assemble the cheeseburgers with your preferred toppings.

Ingredients

• 1 pound 80/20 hamburger
• 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped very finely
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 4 slices Velveeta cheese
• 4 soft hamburger buns
• 1 teaspoon cooking oil, when needed
• Optional burger toppings such as pickles, ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise

Instructions

1. Remove the hamburger from the refrigerator and let it sit for 10 minutes.
2. Divide the hamburger into four equal portions. Form each portion into a patty slightly wider than the hamburger buns.
3. Season both sides of the patties with garlic salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of oil when the skillet is not nonstick.
5. Add the finely chopped onion. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it begins to soften.
6. Move the onions to the edges of the skillet and place the hamburger patties in the center.
7. Cook the patties for about 3 to 5 minutes on the first side. Flip them and continue cooking until the centers reach 160°F.
8. Spoon the cooked onions over the patties.
9. Place one slice of Velveeta on each patty.
10. Put the top and bottom bun halves cut-side down over or beside the cheese-covered patties.
11. Cover the skillet with a lid. Cook for 30 to 60 seconds, just until the cheese melts and the buns become warm and soft.
12. Carefully remove the buns and assemble the cheeseburgers with your preferred toppings.