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Two Butter Burgers with melted cheese, cooked onions, and juicy beef patties are stacked on a white plate. In the background, more burgers sit in a basket lined with paper.
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Butter Burgers

There's nothing better than the rich and savory flavor of a Butter Burger. A juicy, grilled patty combined with a pat of butter for a truly indulgent experience.
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: TOTAL RECIPE COST: $10.24, COST PER SERVING (4 servings): $2.56

Ingredients

  • 8 Tablespoons Salted Butter softened and divided
  • 1 medium Sweet Onion chopped
  • 1 pound 90/10 Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 4 Hamburger Buns toasted
  • 4 slices American Cheese

Instructions

  • Mix 2 tablespoons softened salted butter into 1 pound 90/10 lean ground beef.
  • Divide the beef mixture into 4 even patties. Season both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Refrigerate the patties for at least 30 minutes.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons salted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add 1 chopped medium sweet onion to the skillet and sauté for 5–7 minutes until tender. Reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional 3–4 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Transfer the sautéed onions to a separate plate.
  • Place the burger patties into the skillet and cook for 4–6 minutes without moving them.
  • Flip the patties and cook for another 4–6 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Turn off the heat and immediately top each patty with 1 tablespoon salted butter, ¼ of the sautéed onions, and 1 slice American cheese. Let the residual heat melt the butter and cheese.
  • Place each burger on a toasted hamburger bun.
  • Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!

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Notes

These burgers are best served immediately while warm; however, any leftovers will last for up to 5 days as long as they are refrigerated in an airtight container. I prefer to store the onion, patties and buns separately and then assemble them when ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 610kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 1401mg | Potassium: 498mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 902IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 311mg | Iron: 4mg
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