MAIN DISH RECIPE

How to Make Burger

Complete Grow a Garden Recipe Guide

Master the perfect burger recipe in Grow a Garden with our comprehensive guide. Learn the exact ingredients, cooking times, and special techniques for creating the most delicious and rewarding burger.

⏱️6 minutes 42 seconds
Medium
🧩5 Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients

Gather these ingredients to prepare the perfect burger in Grow a Garden. Higher rarity versions of these ingredients will improve the quality and rewards!

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Bun

Quantity: 2

Common Rarity

Where to find: Bakery

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Patty

Quantity: 1

Uncommon Rarity

Where to find: Butcher shop

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Lettuce

Quantity: 1

Common Rarity

Where to find: Garden plots (Lettuce seeds)

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Tomato

Quantity: 1

Common Rarity

Where to find: Garden plots (Tomato seeds)

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Cheese

Quantity: 1

Uncommon Rarity

Where to find: Dairy farm

💡 Ingredient Tips

  • Higher rarity ingredients will significantly improve the quality and rewards of your burger.
  • The 2025 update added Special Sauce as a special ingredient that increases rewards by 30%.
  • For a more premium burger, try to find Gourmet Patty during special events.
  • During the Summer Festival event, burger ingredients have a 20% chance to be automatically upgraded one rarity level.

Step-by-Step Cooking Guide

Follow these precise steps to make the perfect burger in Grow a Garden. Timing is crucial for the best results!

1

Place the bottom Bun on the grill

0:00

Make sure the grill is preheated for best results

2

Add the Patty and begin cooking

1:15

Flip the patty halfway through cooking for even results

3

Place Cheese on top of the Patty

3:00

Allow the cheese to melt slightly over the patty

4

Add Lettuce on top of the melted cheese

4:15

Arrange the lettuce evenly for best presentation

5

Add sliced Tomato on top of the lettuce

5:30

Place tomato slices in a circular pattern

6

Top with the second Bun and serve

6:42

The burger is ready when the cheese is fully melted and the patty is cooked through

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Important Cooking Notes

The perfect cooking time for burger is exactly 6 minutes and 42 seconds. Overcooking or undercooking will significantly affect the quality and rewards. Use these visual cues to know your progress:

  • 0:00-1:15: The bun should be placed and slightly toasted
  • 1:15-3:00: The patty should be cooking evenly with a slight sizzle
  • 3:00-4:15: The cheese should start melting over the patty
  • 4:15-5:30: The lettuce should be added and arranged evenly
  • 5:30-6:42: The tomato should be added and the top bun placed to complete the burger

Rewards & Expert Tips

Learn about the rewards for perfect burger and advanced tips to maximize your benefits.

🏆 Reward Tiers

Normal Quality

Sheckles (75-115)

Perfect Timing

Deluxe Sheckles (150-180) + Chance for Uncommon Seed

Prismatic Quality

Premium Sheckles (350-450) + Guaranteed Rare Item

💡 Expert Tips

  • The perfect cooking time is exactly 6 minutes and 42 seconds

  • Using higher rarity ingredients will significantly increase rewards

  • Burger is one of Chris P's favorite lunch items during midday events (12PM-3PM game time)

  • The 2025 update added "Special Sauce" as an optional ingredient that increases reward value by 30%

  • Burger makes an excellent gift for the Raiju character, increasing friendship points by 25%

Recipe Variations

Cheese Burger

Special Ingredients:
Add extra Cheese (2 instead of 1)

Effect:
Increases reward value by 15%, popular during Cheese Festival events

Veggie Burger

Special Ingredients:
Substitute Patty with Mushroom and Bean mixture

Effect:
Grants "Green Thumb" buff for 15 minutes, increasing plant growth speed by 20%

Prismatic Burger

Special Ingredients:
Use all Prismatic-tier ingredients

Effect:
Highest possible rewards, has a chance to attract the Raiju spirit

🌈 Prismatic Burger

Legendary Difficulty

The Prismatic version of Burger is highly sought after by expert players. This legendary variant uses special ingredients and requires perfect timing, offering substantial rewards and unique game benefits.

Prismatic Requirements

  • All ingredients must be Prismatic-tier quality
  • Perfect timing (exactly 6 minutes 15 seconds)
  • Must be cooked during a Full Moon phase (in-game time)
  • Requires the "Gourmet Chef" badge (complete 50 perfect recipes)

Special Rewards

  • Premium Sheckles (350-450)
  • Guaranteed Epic Item
  • 30% chance to attract the Tanuki spirit
  • "Burger Baron" temporary title (24 hours)