National Double Cheeseburger Day – September 15, 2022, history, significance, quotes, FAQS
National Double Cheeseburger Day is enjoyed every year on September 15. This iconic food item is way up on the charts of everyone’s favorite foods. Full credit has to go to the person who decided that double cheese is better than single cheese. After all, one can never have too much cheese, right? Read on to know how the cheeseburger came into existence and some amazing ways you can celebrate this day!
HISTORY OF NATIONAL DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER DAY
Who created the National Double Cheeseburger Day we don’t know, but we do know how this revered food item came into existence.
In current times, having cheese in a hamburger seems so natural, but there was a time when that wasn’t the case. A hamburger simply consisted of meat, bread, and some toppings. It was then in 1926, where Lionel Sternberger created a cheeseburger in Pasadena, California.
While working at his father’s sandwich shop, The Rite Spot, he saw a sizzling piece of hamburger that just needed that one extra thing. So he decided to slap a slice of American cheese on it to see what comes out of it. Technically it was a cheese hamburger, not a plain cheeseburger, but that’s how cheese found its way in our burgers.
Years later in 1937, Bob’s Big Boy is said to have created the first double cheeseburger. That double cheeseburger had another bun in the middle of it so it sort of resembled the Big Mac from McDonald’s. Nevertheless, they are still credited for making the first double cheeseburger.
A double cheeseburger is comfort food for many with its extensive flavor profile and cheesy goodness. It can transport you straight into a food paradise. You can either simply enjoy a plain double cheeseburger, or have your choice of meat or vegan patties to go with it. Add your choice of toppings or don’t add them, as long as you have your double cheese in it, it’s qualified to be a double cheeseburger.
NATIONAL DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER DAY TIMELINE
1904
It Gains Popularity
The St. Louis World’s Fair popularizes the hamburger nationwide.
1937
The First Double Cheeseburger
Bob’s Big Boy serves up the first double cheeseburger.
1982
World’s Biggest Burger
The world’s biggest burger is made weighing close to 3,600 pounds.
2017
Whopping Cheeseburger
Mallie’s Sports Bar creates one of the largest cheeseburgers weighing almost 1800 pounds.
NATIONAL DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER DAY ACTIVITIES
Make a double cheeseburger
Prepare a double cheeseburger for yourself. Get your ingredients ready like ground-up meat if you’re opting for non-vegetarian or a vegetarian or vegan patty, toppings of your choice like lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, pickles, etc., and two slices of melty cheese.
Host a double cheeseburger party
Either with your friends or family, you can host a double cheeseburger party. While you can have other items on the menu, the hero of the party should be the delicious cheeseburgers that leave everyone wanting more.
Treat the homeless with double cheeseburgers
Many homeless people struggle to get one meal a day. On National Double Cheeseburger Day, you can make someone’s day by treating them to a double cheeseburger from your local fast-food restaurant.
5 CHEESY FACTS ABOUT NATIONAL DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER DAY
American cheese
Approximately 70% of Americans prefer American cheese on their cheeseburger.
Burger consumptions
Americans consume over 50 billion hamburgers or cheeseburgers annually.
Cheeseburger hometown
Many cities in the U.S. such as Denver, New Haven, and Pasadena claim to have invented the cheeseburger.
World’s tiniest cheeseburger
A Japanese YouTube channel Miniature Space created the tiniest cheeseburger.
Cheeseburger in Paradise
Jimmy Buffett’s song “Cheeseburger in Paradise” was inspired due to his craving for a cheeseburger on a rocky boat trip.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER DAY
Double cheeseburgers are easy to make
Double cheeseburgers are super easy to make. You can get ready-made patties from a local store and top them with toppings of your choice and melty cheese. Voila! You have your burger ready. This makes it a popular home meal option as well.
Burgers are cheap
If you go to buy burgers from outside like a fast-food restaurant, rest assured, you won’t be burning a hole in your pocket. This makes it super popular as you can enjoy a great meal even if you’re on a budget.
They’re extremely satisfying and tasty
One double cheeseburger can keep your hunger pangs away for hours. They’re super tasty with the flavors from the patty and toppings along with cheese melting in your mouth with each bite.
How to Celebrate National Double Cheeseburger Day
Anyone can enjoy celebrating National Double Cheeseburger Day in a variety of ways that will keep their taste buds and their bellies happy! Try out these ideas or come up with some other creative ones:
Eat a Double Cheeseburger
Well, start off that National Double Cheeseburger Day by having a Double Cheeseburger obviously! There’s no reason you can’t enjoy them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Well, aside from a little concern about an expanding waistline, but who has time to worry about things like that?
Making cheeseburgers at home is pretty easy. Or head out to a restaurant that might offer a discount for National Double Cheeseburger Day. Many restaurants have various discounts on the day (or throughout the month) offering deals on this delicious sandwich. In the past, some McDonald’s restaurants (particularly in the US) have been known to offer cheeseburgers for an extra low price in honor of the day.
Share a Double Cheeseburger
What could be better than sharing this fun day with friends, family or coworkers? Even if it isn’t realistic to share an actual cheeseburger with someone (because most people want to keep them to themselves!), it certainly would mean a lot to remind them of the day and get them one of their own. Whether sharing or not, enjoying a double cheeseburger with a loved one is a perfect way to celebrate the day.
Learn Some Fun Facts About Cheeseburgers
Who knew that some people believe the cheeseburger was actually invented in Denver, Colorado in the USA,? Get into the spirit of National Double Cheeseburger Day by learning and sharing these fun pieces of trivia and facts.
One of the largest cheeseburgers ever made weighs in at an almost unbelievable 1800 pounds. It was created by Mallie’s Sports Bar in 2017. To make it, the restaurant had to convert a shipping container into an oven so that there would be room to cook the whole thing. Even today, a burger this size can be ordered off of the menu–for a mere $10,000, with a 3-day order ahead policy.
Several US cities claim to have invented the cheeseburger, including Denver, Colorado; Louisville, Kentucky; and Pasadena, California (as mentioned above).
While a cheeseburger can be made with almost any kind of cheese topping it, according to a survey most Americans actually prefer the most predictable one–American cheese. It melts well and provides a tasty flavor on top of the burger patty.
Jimmy Buffett wrote the song “Cheeseburger in Paradise” about a time when he was stuck on a boat in bad weather and only had canned food, making him dream of the day when he could have a cheeseburger again. Now there’s an entire restaurant chain named after this song!
Get Creative with National Double Cheeseburger Day
For those who have a double cheeseburger on most days, this day might be one to take things a step further into the adventurous path! For the truly daring, it might just be time to try a double cheeseburger topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and a dollop of chili. Never heard of a chili-double-cheeseburger? Well, National Double Cheeseburger Day is the ideal chance to try one, and that’s just the first step!
Let the imagination run wild and mix up the cheeses and toppings that go together to create the perfect, personal hamburger masterpiece! National Double Cheeseburger Day is the best time for it–so get started!
NATIONAL DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER DAY FAQS
What goes on a double cheeseburger?
The McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger consists of two pure beef burger patties, with seasoning, toppings, and sauces. Most importantly, it’s topped with two slices of melty American cheese.
What is the best cheese to put in a burger?
Some of the best cheeses to put in a burger is Melty American cheese, Ultra-gooey, creamy Brie, Cheddar Cheese, Goat Cheese, among others.
Why are double cheeseburgers so popular?
Cheeseburgers enjoy significant popularity across the globe. They’re cheap, easy to eat, and don’t require much chewing.
