1½ pounds ground beef
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 large lettuce leaves
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tomato, thinly sliced
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, 1 cup of the shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into 4 patties, each about ¾-inch thick.
Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and cook the burgers for 3 to 5 minutes per side, to desired doneness. Top the burgers with the remaining cheddar cheese while they are cooking on the second side.
To serve, place each burger on a lettuce leave and top with mayonnaise and tomato slices. Add additional toppings (avocado slices, pickle slices, roasted green chiles, sliced onions, etc.)