To cheese or not to cheese, that is the question. And the obvious answer is cheese–duh. But what kind of cheese should you add to the top of your burger? That, friends and neighbors, is a different question altogether.

Of course you’re going to get the folks who say that a slice of American cheese is the only way to go. Others will inevitably prefer colby jack. Still others are going to insist on pepperjack. It’s a debate that’s as old as time (or at least as old as the first time someone had the idea of putting cheese on a hamburger). Then you end up hearing from people who reassure you that next time you make a burger, you just have to put the cheese in the middle of your burger patty because it gets bubbly and melty and gooey in a way that adding it to the top of the burger at the end of cooking just can’t compete with.

So how are you supposed to begin to know which cheese you should pick? It’s a tricky question, but luckily for you, the team at Mighty Flame has you covered, so go ahead and buy a propane tank, grab your ingredients, and then head back here so we can settle this debate once and for all.

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Before we get started here, let’s just take a look at our main question one more time. Is there such a thing as the perfect cheese for a burger? You might be surprised to hear that the answer is that no, in fact there is not, because it’s so subjective. “Well what’s the point of this blog?” you ask. The point is to get you to realize what the perfect cheese is for you.

As a matter of fact, here’s our list of what your choice of cheese says about you:

American

You prefer things classic. You like your burgers like you like your coffee–hot and unadorned by fancy additions. When you bite into a burger, you want the taste of the meat and cheese to complement each other perfectly, neither one overwhelming the other. You’re a man’s man (or a woman’s woman).

Cheddar

You like to mix things up a bit, my friend. Your choice of cheddar says that you’re interested in a twist on the classic. You enjoy the extra bit of kick that cheddar gives you and you’re not afraid to show it.

Pepperjack

Keeping it spicy! You love to add pepperjack cheese to your burger because you like to add a bit of heat to a dish that is otherwise uninteresting to you. There’s nothing wrong with that!

Brie

You’re not content to simply rely on things that are tried and true. Instead, you’re happy to experiment a bit and your experimentation has paid off greatly. Adding brie to your burger is just what you needed to take things to the next level. Keep experimenting, because you’re on the road to flavor town.

Cream Cheese

You, dear friend, know how to think outside of the box! Just because it’s normally reserved for bagels and cheesecakes doesn’t mean it doesn’t work perfectly on a burger. The creaminess of the cheese is excellently balanced with the saltiness of the meat delivering the taster with an elegant flavor that few have dared to experience for themselves.

“I’m looking for a propane exchange near me!”

If we’ve sparked your desire to experiment with your next cheeseburger, just know that it all starts when you buy a propane tank from Mighty Flame. With a number of propane exchange locations in the United States, we’re always right around the corner. So what does the perfect burger look like to you? Is it going to be a classic that’s tried and true or are you going to mix things up, experimenting with unique cheeses and tailoring your ingredients as you go?

The best part is that it’s up to you. You, dear friend, are the master of your cheeseburger destiny and we wish you well on your journey. So fire up your propane grill and throw a burger on. Trust us when we say that it’s the best decision you’ll make all week!