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• To step
• Part 1 of 3: The process
• Part 2 of 3: Different ways to heat the hamburger
• Microwave
• Oven
• Cooker
• Part 3 of 3: Different ways to heat the hamburger bun
• Oven
• Microwave
• Necessities
• Heating the hamburger (Microwave)
• Heating the hamburger (Oven)
• Heating the hamburger (Hob)
• Heating the hamburger bun (Oven)
• Heating the hamburger bun (Microwave)

Reheating a cheeseburger is fairly easy, but if you don't do it the right way, it can turn into a soggy and unappealing burger. The trick is to take the cheeseburger apart and then reheat the burger and bun separately, before reassembling the burger.

To step

Part 1 of 3: The process

1. Take the cheeseburger apart. Take it apart and divide it into: the bun, the hamburger, the flavor enhancers (sauce / herbs) and the vegetables.
   • You may be tempted to reheat the entire cheeseburger in the microwave, but that will cause both the bread and vegetables to get soaked. Each component of the cheeseburger has a different moisture content and therefore an undesirable result will arise if you heat everything together.
   • Scrape the extra additives such as sauce and spices from the burger and bun. A small amount will remain, but most of it should be removed.
   • Consider removing the cheese as well. It will not affect the way the hamburger is reheated, but the cheese could melt during reheating.
   • Separate the vegetables and other toppings. Lettuce and tomatoes tend to soften when stored, so you may need to throw them away. Pickles, onions, bacon and other toppings with a lower moisture content can often be stored longer.
2. Warm up the hamburger. Heat the hamburger separately in a microwave, oven or pan.
   • Read "Different Ways to Reheat the Hamburger" for more information.
   • Heating the hamburger in a microwave is the fastest method, but the hamburger can quickly become too warm in a microwave. If you prefer quality over speed, it is better to use an oven or hob.
3. Add a fresh slice of cheese. Most of the original slice of cheese will likely melt during reheating. Therefore it may be necessary to add a fresh slice of cheese to the whole.
   • To make the slice of cheese melt slightly, it is best to place it on top of the hamburger just before the heating process is complete. You can also add the cheese after the burger has heated up, but then the slice may not melt.
4. Warm up the hamburger bun. It is best to heat the bun by placing it in an oven for a few minutes. If you're short on time, reheating in a microwave is a better option.
   • Read "Different Ways to Reheat the Hamburger Bun" for more information.
   • If you are already using the oven or the stovetop to heat the hamburger, it is recommended that you use the oven to heat the bun. Although heating in the oven takes a little more time than heating in a microwave, this will provide a better result.
5. Reassemble the cheeseburger. Place the hamburger on the bottom piece of bread, followed by the extra additions and vegetables. Then place the top piece of bread on top of the whole.
   • Replace the extra additives such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise and special sauces.
   • If the vegetables from the original cheeseburger still look decent, you can use them again. Consider replacing the vegetables if they are soaked or no longer look good.

Part 2 of 3: Different ways to heat the hamburger

Microwave

1. Place the burger on a plate that is safe for use in a microwave. Sprinkle a few drops of water on the plate.
   • Place the hamburger in the center of the plate so that it is evenly heated.
   • Hamburgers can lose moisture if temporarily stored in a refrigerator. So if you don't provide them with water droplets before heating them, they can stick to the plate, dry out and feel rubbery.
2. Warm up the hamburger. Reheat the hamburger in the microwave for 30 to 90 seconds, at intervals of 15 seconds to 30 seconds.
   • The exact time for heating up in the microwave depends on the thickness of the hamburger and the power (Wattage) of the microwave.
   • If you want to add a fresh slice of cheese, place it on top of the burger and run the microwave for another ten seconds.

Oven

1. Preheat the oven to 200 ° C. Make a small sheet of parchment paper using nonstick aluminum foil.
2. Place the hamburger on the baking paper. Place the hamburger in the center of the prepared baking paper. Sprinkle the surface with a few water drops.
   • Burgers lose moisture when temporarily stored in a refrigerator. So sprinkle the hamburger with a few drops of water before heating it up. This is to prevent the hamburger from drying out too much in the heat of the oven.
3. Place the hamburger in the oven for ten minutes. Place the hamburger in the preheated oven and bring it to temperature. This usually takes ten minutes, but can also take longer or shorter. This depends on the thickness of the hamburger.
   • If you want to add extra cheese to the burger, you can place a fresh slice of cheese on top of the burger for the last one or two minutes.

Cooker

1. Place the burger in a skillet. Place the hamburger in a small stainless steel or cast iron pan.
   • Make sure to use a pan with a lid.
2. Add a small amount of water. Fill the bottom of the pan with a layer of water.
   • Alternatively, you can choose stock or oil instead of water to give the burger extra flavor.
   • Adding the water will keep the burger from drying out during reheating. The hamburger has lost moisture in the refrigerator and the moisture content is somewhat restored by adding water.
3. Put the lid on the pan and heat the hamburger. Place the pan on the stovetop or a burner, close the pan and heat the hamburger for five to seven minutes on medium to medium heat.
   • By closing the pan with a lid, you promote the build-up of steam. The steam is the main heat source and ensures that the hamburger is heated up.
   • If you want to add a fresh slice of cheese, you can remove the lid and place the slice on top of the burger for 30 to 60 seconds. Leave the lid off the pan while the cheese melts.
4. Drain the water. Remove the hamburger from the pan and place it on a plate covered with kitchen paper for 30 seconds. The excess water will leak out of the hamburger and be absorbed by the paper.
   • Any remaining water in the pan can be removed at this point.

Part 3 of 3: Different ways to heat the hamburger bun

Oven

1. Preheat the oven to 180 ° C. If the oven is already set to 200 ° C for heating the hamburger, you can keep it at this temperature.
2. Wrap both parts of the hamburger bun in aluminum foil. Wrap both parts of the bun in a separate piece of aluminum foil. All sides of both pieces must be completely wrapped.
   • The foil serves to prevent the bun from burning in the oven. The extra insulation should also ensure that the heat is distributed evenly.
   • You could place the wrapped parts of the bun on a sheet of parchment paper, but this is not necessary.
3. Heat until the hamburger bun is heated through. Place the wrapped parts in the oven and heat them until they are fully heated. This will take about five minutes or less.
   • If your oven is set to 200 ° C, you should only place the wrapped parts of the hamburger bun in the oven for two to three minutes.

Microwave

1. Wrap both parts of the hamburger bun with kitchen paper. Wrap the two parts loosely in clean kitchen paper.
   • The paper towels can help control and balance the moisture content of the bread during heating.
2. Heat the hamburger buns until they are fully heated. Place the parts in the microwave and heat them for 30 seconds or until both parts feel equally warm.
   • Place both parts of the bun side by side instead of on top of each other.
   • If the bun takes longer than 30 seconds to heat up, flip them over before adding extra time.
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Necessities

Heating the hamburger (Microwave)

• Microwave
• Dish that is safe to use in a microwave

Heating the hamburger (Oven)

• Oven
• Small sheet of baking paper
• Aluminium foil

Heating the hamburger (Hob)

• Hob or stove
• Small frying pan with lid

Heating the hamburger bun (Oven)

• Oven
• Aluminium foil

Heating the hamburger bun (Microwave)

• Microwave
• Paper towel