Marvin's Gcb Mini's Garlic Cheeseburgers Recipe

Recreate the legendary Marvin's GCB Mini Cheeseburgers, a DePauw University campus favorite from historic Marvin's Restaurant in Greencastle, Indiana! This copycat recipe, perfected by a DePauw alum, brings the juicy, cheesy goodness of these iconic mini burgers right to your kitchen. Get ready for a taste of nostalgia and pure deliciousness!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 460.5 kcal
Protein 75g
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Ingredients for Marvin's Gcb Mini's Garlic Cheeseburgers

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How to Make Marvin's Gcb Mini's Garlic Cheeseburgers

  1. In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Avoid overmixing.
  2. Form the meat mixture into 8 small patties, slightly larger than your mini buns.
  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely browned.
  5. During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of cheese and allow it to melt.
  6. Toast the mini buns lightly by placing them cut-side down in the skillet for about 30 seconds, if desired.
  7. Spread mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard on the bottom halves of the buns.
  8. Top with the cooked patties, chopped onions, and the top halves of the buns.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy your taste of DePauw history!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

69g

Carbs

0g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Marvin's Gcb Mini's Garlic Cheeseburgers?

Marvin's Gcb Mini's Garlic Cheeseburgers takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Marvin's Gcb Mini's Garlic Cheeseburgers?

Marvin's Gcb Mini's Garlic Cheeseburgers has approximately 460.5 calories per serving, with about 75 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 49 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Marvin's Gcb Mini's Garlic Cheeseburgers?

The key ingredients for Marvin's Gcb Mini's Garlic Cheeseburgers are Ground Beef, Italian Rolls, Garlic Salt With Parsley, American Cheese, Butter Flavored Cooking Spray, Ranch Dressing. See the full list with measurements above.

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