Happy National Cheeseburger Day: Your Freebies And Cheapies
It’s National Cheeseburger Day! How about a little burger history – and some freebies you can take advantage of today.
So Where Did The Cheeseburger Come From
Who can you thank for the beloved cheeseburger? That would be the great Lionel Sternberger. for the invention of the cheeseburger.
According to the How Stuff Works website, the legend is, that Lionel was working at his father’s roadside stand in California, and he burnt a hamburger. So, like many of us, he wanted to hide it. So he decided to throw some cheese on it, and basically cover up his mistake. Like flipping the couch cushion – only his mistake is now one of the world’s favorite foods.
The Best Cheeses For Your Burger Fix
What is America’s favorite cheese on a cheeseburger? Rachel Ray says that the number one cheese is American Cheese. Coming in at number two is cheddar. Seems pretty accurate. Besides, we don’t argue with Rachel Ray.
As someone who cooks, she is actually spot on. The melting quality of both of these cheeses make them perfect for cheeseburgers.
Las Vegas Cheeseburger Specials
All the usual’s are offering specials in Las Vegas for National Cheeseburger Day – McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, and others, have deals on this joyous day of artery clogging.
You fast food cheeseburger specials:
- McDonald’s has 50-cent Double Cheeseburgers through their app.
- Wendy’s is selling Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers for a penny with any purchase through this Sunday.
- Burger King rewards members can get a free cheeseburger if they spend $1.
- Dairy Queen has free double cheeseburgers through their app if you spend a dollar, also through Sunday.
Your slow(er) food cheeseburger specials:
- Buffalo Wild Wings has a buy-one-get-one deal for loyalty members.
- Applebee’s has a “classic burger deal” today, that includes one of its three Classic Handcrafted Burgers paired with classic fries for $8.99
- Denny’s Rewards members get 20% off any burger, including the limited-time Beetlejuicy Burger: Three quarter-pound patties, bacon, provolone cheese, and Diner Q sauce, on a brioche bun.
All of these specials are at participating locations, so be sure to check before you hop in the car to celebrate at your favorite spot.
In the words of Jimmy Buffet: “Cheeseburger in paradise, heaven on earth with an onion slice.” Honestly, sometimes NOTHING is better than a good old fashioned cheeseburger. So Happy National Cheeseburger Day. And happy cheeseburger-ing!
