A Hot Dog Is a Sandwich What's the Best Cheese for a Burger?
Nov 26, 2025
Josh and Nicole dive into the ultimate cheese for burgers, tackling whether cheese is essential at all. They debate cheeseburger obsessions, fast-food favorites, and why American cheese dominates. The duo contrasts smash and thick patties and explains how different cheeses melt. From sharp cheddar to alternative options like Gouda and Munster, they explore the best and worst cheeseburger cheeses. Listener submissions add funny flair, and their food opinions spark hilarious debates about culinary choices!
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Cheese Replaced Meat As Burger Centerpiece
- Cheeseburgers have overtaken plain hamburgers as meat became less central and cheese became a defining element.
- Smashburger culture intensified this by using thin, lacy patties that rely on cheese for moisture and texture.
Upgrade Your American Cheese
- Use high-quality 'new school' American cheese rather than Kraft singles for a superior melt and flavor.
- Seek out Boar's Head or specialty American-style cheeses for better texture on burgers.
Why American Cheese Melts Into Sauce
- Processed American cheese emulsifies fat, water, and protein to create a sauce-like melt that bonds with the meat.
- That emulsification is why American cheese becomes a saucy element between patties instead of just a topping.
