Carl’s Jr. Famous Star Burger with Cheese Recipe
Carl’s Jr.’s Famous Star Burger with Cheese features a charbroiled beef patty, melted American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, sliced onions, pickles and their signature Special Sauce on a toasted sesame seed bun.
Make our Carl’s Jr. Famous Star Burger with Cheese Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Famous Star Burger with Cheese will taste just like Carl’s Jr.
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Carl’s Jr. Famous Star Burger with Cheese
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Carl’s Jr.
Carl’s Jr. is a renowned fast-food chain that originated in 1941 when founder Carl Karcher and his wife Margaret started a hot dog cart in Los Angeles, California. Over time, the couple expanded into full-service restaurants, launching Carl’s Drive-In Barbecue in 1945. By 1956, they introduced Carl’s Jr., a smaller, quick-service version of their restaurant, which quickly gained popularity for its focus on high-quality burgers. The “Jr.” in the name reflects its role as a compact counterpart to the original concept.
Specializing in charbroiled burgers, Carl’s Jr. has developed a reputation for bold flavors and innovative offerings. Signature items include the Famous Star Burger, Western Bacon Cheeseburger and Thickburgers, often featuring premium ingredients like Angus beef and loaded toppings. The chain also offers breakfast items, chicken sandwiches, salads and sides, catering to a broad audience.
Carl’s Jr. is part of CKE Restaurants, Inc., which also owns Hardee’s. Together, they operate thousands of locations across the United States and globally, with a strong presence in countries like Mexico, Australia, and the Middle East. Known for its edgy advertising campaigns, Carl’s Jr. appeals to a younger demographic, securing a spot in pop culture.
Its consistent quality, bold flavors, and innovative menu have cemented Carl’s Jr.’s place as a beloved fast-food brand, blending its California roots with global appeal.
Fast Food Restaurant Burgers
Fast Food Restaurant Burgers are a hallmark of quick-service dining, consisting of a ground beef patty sandwiched between two buns, often with toppings like cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, and various sauces. The concept of burgers gained traction in the early 20th century, with White Castle opening in 1921, introducing standardized preparation and making burgers synonymous with affordability and convenience.
Hamburgers became a sensation in the 1940s and 1950s, with the emergence of McDonald’s and Burger King, which popularized fast food culture through assembly-line efficiency and wide-reaching franchises. Early versions were simple, often just a patty, bun, and ketchup. Over time, fast-food chains expanded their offerings, adding cheese, bacon, and unique sauces to create iconic items like McDonald’s Big Mac (1967), Burger King’s Whopper (1957), and Wendy’s Dave’s Single.
Modern fast-food burgers reflect diverse tastes, including plant-based options like the Impossible Whopper and premium additions like avocado, brioche buns, and specialty cheeses. Upscale versions, pioneered by chains like Shake Shack and Five Guys, emphasize fresh ingredients, gourmet toppings, and customization, elevating the classic burger experience.
Some of the most famous fast-food burgers include the Big Mac, Whopper, Quarter Pounder with Cheese, Wendy’s Baconator, Carl’s Jr.’s Famous Star and In-N-Out’s Double-Double. These creations have become cultural icons, celebrated for their consistency and ability to satisfy cravings worldwide, making fast food burgers a timeless staple of global cuisine.
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Carl's Jr. Famous Star Burger with Cheese Recipe
Carl's Jr.'s Famous Star Burger with Cheese features a charbroiled beef patty, melted American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, sliced onions, pickles and their signature Special Sauce on a toasted sesame seed bun. Make our Carl's Jr. Famous Star Burger with Cheese Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Famous Star Burger with Cheese will taste just like Carl's Jr.
Yield: 4 Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Sirloin, Ground Beef or Ground Chuck
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Sweet Relish
- 4 slices American Cheese
- 4 Sesame Seed Hamburger Buns
- 1/3 cup sliced Pickles
- 4 Lettuce Leaves
- 2 large Tomatoes sliced
- 1 small White Onion sliced thin
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground sirloin, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until evenly incorporated.
- Divide mixture into 4 equal portions.
- Shape each portion into a thin patty. Place the patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place in freezer for 30 minutes to chill and help them hold their shape.
- Heat an indoor grill pan or outdoor grill, with the grates covered with aluminum foil, to high heat.
- Once hot, place frozen patties on the grill. Cook for about 4 minutes on the first side. Flip and cook for another 2 - 3 minutes on the second side.
- Turn off the heat or move patties to a cooler part of the grill and place a slice of American cheese on top of each patty to melt.
- Lightly toast the hamburger buns on grill.
- Spread mayonnaise on both halves of toasted buns.
- In a small bowl, combine ketchup and sweet relish. Mix well and set aside.
- On the bottom half of each bun, layer pickles, lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices and a cheesy burger patty.
- Spread the ketchup-relish sauce on the top half of the bun. Place top bun over the stack.
- Serve the burgers immediately and enjoy.
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