Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Finger Food Recipes Cheddar Burgers and Crispy Oven Fries 3.0 (6) 3 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 35 mins Total Time: 1 hrs Servings: 4 Burgers with cheese on the inside, plus oven fries with a super-crunchy crust equals a dinner no one can resist. Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for baking sheet ¾ cup cornflake crumbs (store-bought or crushed from 2 cups cornflakes) 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 ½ pounds baking potatoes (about 3), well scrubbed and cut lengthwise ¾ inch thick 1 ½ pounds ground beef chuck 1 cup finely grated cheddar (2 ounces) 4 hamburger buns, split Burger sauce (see note, above) Garnishes, such as lettuce, sliced onion, sliced tomato, sliced pickles, ketchup, and mustard Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush a large rimmed baking sheet with oil; set aside. In a pie plate or shallow bowl, combine cornflake crumbs, cayenne, and 1 tablespoon salt. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with oil to coat. One or two at a time, dip potatoes in crumbs, turning to coat all sides; transfer to prepared baking sheet. Bake potatoes, turning once, until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from oven, and season with more salt. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine beef, cheddar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. With a fork, mix very gently to combine. Gently shape meat into 4 patties, each 4 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick; season with salt and pepper. Fifteen minutes before potatoes are finished baking, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Place burgers in skillet, and cook until browned on both sides and done to taste (4 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare). Serve on hamburger buns with crispy oven fries, Burger Sauce, and desired garnishes. Cook's Notes To make burger sauce, mix 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, and 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish in a small bowl. Rate it Print