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Parmesan Dipping Burger with Caramelized Onions and Cheese Sauce

A juicy burger topped with sweet caramelized onions and rich cheese sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burger
  • 2 lbs halal ground beef
  • 4 pieces brioche buns
  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter for caramelizing onions
  • 4 slices provolone cheese may substitute with other cheeses
  • 1.5 tsps salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup grated parmesan
  • 0.5 cups shredded gruyere
  • 0.5 tsp dijon mustard
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar for caramelizing onions

Method
 

Caramelizing the Onions
  1. In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter combined with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the thinly sliced onions and sprinkle with granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  3. Stir occasionally, allowing the onions to become golden brown and sweetened (about 15-20 minutes).
  4. Remove them from the heat and set aside.
Preparing the Patties
  1. In a bowl, combine the ground beef with remaining salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Form them into four equal-sized patties, pressing slightly in the center to ensure even cooking.
Cooking the Patties
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook the beef patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.
  3. In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of provolone cheese on each patty to melt.
Making the Cheese Sauce
  1. In another saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
  3. Slowly add in the milk, whisking constantly until thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in grated parmesan, shredded gruyere, Dijon mustard, and ground nutmeg.
  5. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Assembling the Burgers
  1. Toast the brioche buns slightly.
  2. Place each cheesy patty on the bottom half of a bun, topping with sweet caramelized onions.
  3. Serve with a bowl of the creamy cheese sauce for dipping.

Notes

For substitutions, cheddar or mozzarella works wonderfully in the sauce. Avoid crowding the skillet while cooking patties for a better sear. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and frozen for up to 2 months.