For most burger pros, making the perfect cheeseburger is a process of trial and error. Of tweaking recipes and combining ingredients until the result is just right. Whether your shooting for a gourmet style burger or traditional bun and patty cheeseburger, most chefs agree that the key to success is getting the combination of tastes and textures right. Here’s a few guidelines that will be helpful to keep in mind, when developing new delicious burgers for your menu.
Explore the textures of a cheeseburger
A cheeseburger should contain a range of textures, both complementary and contrasting, to make each bite interesting and fulfilling.
Explore the tastes of a cheeseburger
Getting the textures right is one thing. Combining tastes to make your customers’ taste buds sing is another. By covering all 5 basic tastes in your burger, you ensure a balanced and flavorful experience that will leave your customers wanting more.
Cheese adds flavour
Cheese provides umami taste to your burger, but depending on your choice of cheese it can also add secondary flavours like salty (cheddar), sour (gouda), sweet (emmentaler) or bitter (blue cheese).
Burger cheeses with great flavour impact
Your choice of cheese in your cheeseburger can greatly impact the flavour profile and texture of your burger creation. That’s why you need to carefully pick out the right cheese – and we have listed some of our favourites below.
Arla Pro British Mature Cheddar Cheese Slices 1kg
Arla Pro; made specifically for professional chefs & operators in mind. Made from 100% British milk, full flavoured, these rich, Arla Pro Mature Cheddar Cheese Slices bring out the best in any dish – hot or cold. With a rich and satisfying flavour - ...
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- Strong and sweet complimenting flavour
- Pre-sliced for consistent portion control
- A natural upgrade for classic burgers
Castello Blue Cheese Slices 125g
Smooth and creamy yet sharp with an onion tang. That’s Castello Blue Cheese Slices. As you bite into this made-for-melting cheese you will find your senses expanding. It’s perfect on top of a burger fresh from the grill, oozing over the meat, seeping...
See productKey benefits:
- Great visual appeal
- Pre-sliced for consistent portion control
- Holds texture once heated
Dive deeper into the burger realm
If you’re longing for even more knowledge and inspiration about burger creation, then you can find useful insights and great tips in our Burger Insights Guide. Download the full guide here.