Short on time but still want serious BBQ flavor? Don’t underestimate frozen burger patties. With just a few simple upgrades—seasoning, heat control, and the right finishing touches—you can turn basic grocery store burgers into juicy, flavorful barbecue favorites that feel anything but lazy.
Upgrade Frozen Burger Patties
Let’s be real—some nights are too busy to whip up fresh patties from scratch. And that’s okay. Frozen burger patties can still bring the BBQ flavor you love with a few clever tweaks. Whether you’re cooking for a hungry family or just need something quick off the grill, this upgraded method will take your burger game from boring to bold.
You don’t need a lot of prep, fancy ingredients, or hours of time—just a hot grill, some all-purpose rub, mustard, cheese, and good buns. Let’s turn that freezer stash into something you’ll actually look forward to eating.
How to Make Upgraded Frozen Burger Patties
Preparation
Start by firing up your grill to max heat—you want those grates ripping hot. While the grill heats up, remove your burger patties from the freezer and discard the paper dividers.
Sprinkle both sides of each frozen patty with all-purpose BBQ rub. No need to thaw—the seasoning will stick just fine.
Cooking the Burgers
Place the frozen patties directly on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes before flipping. Then keep flipping every 3–5 minutes until the internal temperature hits 160°F.
The goal here is steady cooking and caramelized sear marks without drying out the meat.
Add Cheese and Toast the Buns
Once the burgers are nearly done, brush a little Grannies Gold Mustard on top of each patty and lay a slice of cheese right on top.
Butter the cut sides of your buns and place them face down on the grill for a minute or two—just until they’re golden and crisped up from the heat.
Build Your Burger
Place the cheesy patty on the toasted bun and stack up your toppings. Classic add-ons like lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, bacon, ketchup, or mayo all work great. But honestly, with the rub, mustard, and cheese, you’re already way ahead of your average frozen burger.
From freezer to feast in about 15 minutes—you just turned a 3/10 burger into a solid 9.
Best Beer To Pair With Upgraded Frozen Burgers
Pale Ale
Crisp and refreshing, it balances out the smoky char and cuts through the fat.
Amber Lager
Smooth and lightly sweet, it matches the toasty bun and brings out the seasoning.
Wheat Beer
A citrusy wheat beer adds brightness and pairs great with mustard and cheese.
Upgrade Frozen Burger Patties
Ingredients
- 4 each Frozen burger patties preferably steak patties like sirloin or prime rib, but any patty will do.
- ¼ cup Yonedas Gold Seasoning
- 1 Bottle Yonedas Grannies Gold Mustard Sauce
- ¼ cup Butter
- 4 each Slices cheddar or processed cheese
Instructions
- Turn grill to max heat.
- Remove frozen patties, discard paper, and season both sides.
- Grill for 5 minutes, flip, and continue flipping every 3–5 minutes.
- Cook to 160°F internal.
- Brush with Grannies Gold Mustard, add cheese slices.
- Butter buns and toast on grill face down.
- Assemble burgers with desired toppings and serve hot.