Award Winning 'Grilled Cheese' Burgers

• Meat

  • 1 lb Ground beef, lean 85 percent

• Produce

  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 Yellow onion, medium half half

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg, large

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 12 slices White bread

• Dairy

  • 12 slices American cheese
  • 2 tbsp Butter, unsalted

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (85 percent lean)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 medium yellow onion, half grated, the other half thinly sliced
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 12 slices white bread
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 12 slices American cheese, optional

Directions

• In a medium bowl, combine the beef, egg, grated onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix with a fork until combined.
• Form into 6 thin patties.
• Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
• Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the burgers about 3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Drain the grease from the skillet.
• In the same skillet, place six slices of bread, butter side down. Top each with a slice of cheese, if desired, some onions and a burger. Top with remaining slices of cheese, if using, and bread, butter side up.
• When the bottom slice is toasted, carefully turn them over to toast the other side.
• Slice in half to serve.