Handyman Burger

This is the fifteenth burger we've made from the Cheese and Burger Society. It's hard to believe that we are halfway through making all 30 of their awesome burgers!


This bad boy is smothered in cheesy goodness on top of sauteed onions (we used French fried onions) and bacon. And what's that on top? Yes, it's an olive!

Makes: 2 burgers
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes plus more depending on desired doneness
Printable Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh ground beef (recommend 75/25 or 80/20)
• 4 slices thick cut bacon, cooked
• Mayonnaise
• Ketchup
• Pickles
• French fried onions (see below)
  
• 2 Hamburger buns
• 2 olives
• 2 slices Cheddar cheese
• 2 slices Swiss cheese

1. Cook bacon in skillet until done. Remove and drain.

2. Form beef into 2 patties and season. Grill until cooked to your desired doneness. Top patties with cheddar and Swiss. Toast buns and remove.

3. To assemble burgers, place bacon and onions on bottom buns. Add patties, pickles, ketchup and mayo. Add top bun and garnish with olive and serve.

French Fried Onions:

Makes: 2 servings
Prep time: 60 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 large onion, sliced very thin
• 1 cup buttermilk (can use regular milk too)
• 1 cup flour
• 1 t salt
• 1/2 t pepper
• 1/4 t cayenne pepper or more, to taste
• Vegetable oil, for frying

1. Pour buttermilk into a shallow dish. Add onions and let marinate for about an hour.

2. Heat oil to 375 F.

3. Combine dry ingredients in a shallow dish or pie plate. Working in batches, remove onions from buttermilk, shake off excess, then roll in flour mixture. Deep fry until golden brown. Drain.