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A steamed cheeseburger is a type of hamburger sandwich only served by restaurants in central Connecticut. It is believed to have been invented at a restaurant called "Jack's Place" in Middletown in the 1930s. What makes the steamed cheeseburger different from typical cheeseburgers is the way it is prepared. Instead of being fried in a pan or on a grill, it is steamed in a stainless-steel cabinet containing trays that hold either a hamburger patty or a piece of cheese. This method of cooking makes the fats in the meat melt away, resulting in a moist, juicy burger which is then put on a bun and covered with the melted cheese. Various customary toppings can then be added to the burger.
Ted's Restaurant in Meriden is the most famous eatery that serves steamed cheeseburgers due to media coverage.