Steamed Cheeseburger

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Steamed cheeseburger or cheeseburg is a unique cheeseburger variation originating from Connecticut. Unlike regular burgers, this local specialty is made with steamed ground beef and steamed chunks of cheese (usually cheddar). They are both steamed separately, the beef in special metal molds, and the cheese in separate containers. Once done, cooks place the steamed patties on bread rolls, then top it with melted cheese, with the optional addition of condiments, tomatoes, and lettuce. It is believed that this cheeseburger was invented in the 1920s or 1930s at Jack's Lunch in Middletown, and nowadays the most popular joint that serves steamed cheeseburgers is Ted's Restaurant in Meriden, which is still attracting adventurous eaters to the city.