The Ultimate Cheese Lovers Burger That Will Make Lactose Intolerant Foodies Squeamish

This is a burger for my cheese lovers. If you are lactose intolerant, now might be a good time to scroll away. This is Burgers Episode 10. With cheese in nearly every single component, this might be the cheesiest burger ever made. Is this a little stunty? Yeah, but it was still stupidly tasty.

Overcoming The Ultimate Cheese Overload

I wanted to challenge myself to push the limits of dairy. Putting a single slice of cheddar on a patty felt way too boring. I needed to go bigger. I wanted a burger where every layer brought a different texture and flavor from the cheese family. The result? Mind-blowing.

Crafting The Cheesy Masterpiece

I started with the cheese-infused brioche. This is just a regular brioche bun with some sharp cheddar cheese mixed right into the dough and sprinkled on top before baking. It creates a beautiful, golden crust. To add texture, I made a crispy cheese disk using gruyère and parmesan, dusting it with cheese powder afterward. For a much-needed hit of acidity to balance out all that rich fat, I quickly pickled some fresh sliced jalapeños.

Next up was the cheese sauce. I started with a classic French béchamel base, whisking in a blend of parmesan, smoked gouda, and aged cheddar. This combination gives you the perfect balance of smoothness, umami, and sharpness. I also added a bit of American cheese to help stabilize and smooth out the texture. For the beef, I used my go-to burger blend, shaping them into three-ounce balls before giving them a hard smash in a ripping hot pan. I topped each patty with a slice of smoked gouda, which is one of my absolute favorite cheeses.

The Grand Finale

To finish things off, I heated up a heavy cast-iron sizzle platter until it was scorching hot. I poured the warm cheese sauce right onto the pan, watching it bubble up immediately. I stacked the smashed patties, the pickled jalapeños, and the crispy cheese disk between the toasted cheddar brioche buns. I dropped the entire sandwich right into the middle of the sizzling sauce. It is decadent, incredibly messy, and absolutely delicious. If you are ready to risk it all for the ultimate dairy experience, this is the burger for you.