Everything Bagel Cheeseburger

Serves 4 · 15 min prep · 12 min cook

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb ground beef (80/20)
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
• 4 everything bagels
• 4 sharp cheddar cheese slices
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 3 scallions
• 1 tomato
• 0.5 cucumber
• 0.25 red onion

Instructions

1. 1Form four beef patties slightly larger than the bagels and season both sides with salt and pepper; press a light coating of everything bagel seasoning onto the exterior of each patty.
2. 2Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and melt a little butter.
3. 3Cook the seasoned patties 3 to 4 minutes per side until a savory crust forms from the seasoning and the interior reaches medium; top with cheddar in the last minute so it melts fully.
4. 4Split the everything bagels and toast the cut sides until crisp and fragrant.
5. 5Stir softened cream cheese with thinly sliced scallions until spreadable and lightly green.
6. 6Spread a generous layer of scallion cream cheese on both cut sides of each bagel.
7. 7Add thin tomato slices, cucumber rounds, and a few rings of red onion to the bottom half.
8. 8Place the hot cheddar-topped patty on the vegetables, crown with the bagel top, press gently, and serve immediately so the cream cheese softens against the warm cheese.