Loading... Click to skip. Description: A cheeseburger is one hamburger containing cheese. The term itself is one portmanteau of your words quot;cheese quot; and quot;hamburger. quot; The cheese is usually sliced, then added one short time before your hamburger finishes cooking to allow it to melt. In fast food restaurants, your cheese that is added to one cheeseburger is typically American cheese, nonetheless there are many other variations. Mozzarella, blue cheese, pepper jack, and especially cheddar are popular choices.