America's 5 best fast-food cheeseburgers ranked, from iconic classics to newcomers

Sept. 18 marks National Cheeseburger Day in the United States. Though the origins of the beloved dish are murky, many believe the cheeseburger was created in the 1920s before becoming an American staple in the 1940s.

The combination of grilled beef, creamy American cheese and juicy pickles on a soft bun makes it a staple from barbecues to fast-food drive-thrus. 

See the picks below.

The deliciousness of Culver's ButterBurger - and the popularity surrounding it - is a point of pride for many Midwesterners.

Culver's describes the ButterBurger as "a family specialty with a little extra."

While prices vary by location, ButterBurgers are generally affordable, with Culver's site listing it at $5.50.

The ShackBurger is the signature burger of Shake Shack, a chain that began in New York but has since expanded to 30 states.

Shake Shack's website describes the made-to-order burger as having "a quarter pound per patty of 100% Angus beef."

The burger also features American cheese, tomato, lettuce and the chain's signature ShackSauce, all on a toasted potato bun.

The ShackBurger can cost between $8 and $11, depending on your location and whether you opt for two patties.

The burger features "American-style cheese melted between fresh patties and placed on a soft, toasted sesame seed bun," the website states.

A Five Guys cheeseburger can cost upwards of $11, making it an expensive choice but one that's still a favorite. 

The Our Burger from Wahlburgers features a certified Angus Beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles, per the chain's website.

The burger costs between $9 and $11, depending on location.

The Quarter Pounder with Cheese debuted nationally in 1973 and has been a staple for McDonald's fans since.

"Each Quarter Pounder with Cheese burger features a ¼-lb. of 100% fresh beef that's hot, deliciously juicy and cooked when you order," McDonald's website states.

A Quarter Pounder with Cheese is also one of the most budget-friendly cheeseburgers. It can cost between $5 and $7, depending on the location.

Although the Quarter Pounder with Cheese was ranked fifth, a Georgia-based restaurateur told Fox News Digital that it stood out to him the most.

Donnie Gale, director of culinary at Big Table Restaurants, said the burger "has stood the test of time and done so on a global stage."

"I spent years traveling overseas, and no matter the country, the Quarter Pounder with Cheese was a taste of home," he said. 

"To this day, the first bite of a Quarter Pounder instantly brings me back to the day I convinced my mother I was too old for Happy Meals and wanted a Quarter Pounder. She said yes, and the rest is history."