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Each year
Americans consume about 38 billion hamburgers. An enduring favorite
hamburgers are an iconic American food.

But what do Americans define as the classic American hamburger?

According to the recent survey conducted by the Caravan Opinion Research Corporation for The Johnny Rockets Group restaurant chain
Americans still prefer the classics.

Despite the advent of gourmet hamburgers
74
percent of Americans believe the cheeseburger best embodies the classic American hamburger.

Eighty-six percent of Americans also prefer beef hamburgers over turkey or veggie patties.

When it comes to toppings
most respondents agree simplicity is key
with 40 percent choosing raw onions over grilled.

What is the secret to cooking your own classic cheeseburger?

"From my personal experience
the best way to create that mouthwatering balance of beef and cheese is to grill the meat with the cheese on top
says Mike Shumsky, Johnny Rockets chairman and chief executive officer.
A true cheeseburger connoisseur will wait until the meat is fully cooked
then add a slice of cheese and cover for 30 seconds so that the cheese melts perfectly."

Here's a recipe for the restaurant's classic cheeseburger
the Rocket Single:

Rocket Single

Hamburger bun

Special sauce (mix Thousand Island dressing
Dijon mustard and hot sauce to taste)

1 slice of cheddar cheese

1/3 lb. fresh ground beef
seasoned
hand-pressed and grilled

Fresh lettuce

Ripe tomato

Onion (sliced)

Grill the hamburger
according to preference
until its internal temperature reaches 160บ F. Place cheese on top and cover for another 30 seconds. Place in a bun. Mix dressing and spread it on the bun. Layer on tomato
lettuce and onion.

How do you make a hamburger a classic? Grill the meat with the cheese on the top
says one popular hamburger chain. Cover for 30 seconds to make the cheese melt perfectly.