Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place butter in the skillet and swirl it around. Lay hamburger buns down in the melted butter. Allow the buns to toast for about 60 seconds. Remove buns from skillet.

Step 2

Form 4 patties and lay in the skillet. Take your spatula and press down on the hamburger patties. Take a large soup can that has been wrapped in aluminum foil and press each meat patty down on to the skillet. In about 2 minutes, the burger patty will have cooked on one side, so flip it over and do the same for the other side. In about 60 seconds the other side will be cooked. Season patties with salt and pepper.

Step 3

If you want to make cheeseburgers, add cheese when you flip the burger over to the other side. Remove meat patties and place on the bun. Add desired toppings to your burger and enjoy.