Basic Cheeseburgers

A basic cheeseburger recipe with the addition of chopped onion mixed in the ground beef patties.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound 85% lean ground beef
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 (1-ounce) slices Wisconsin cheese (your favorite variety)
4 hamburger buns, toasted

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine meat, onion and seasonings; mix well. Shape into four 4 inch patties.
2. For Indoors: Place patties on greased rack of broiler pan. Broil both sides to desired doneness. Top each with cheese; continue broiling until cheese is melted.
3. For Outdoors: Place patties on greased grill over medium coals (coals will be glowing). Grill, uncovered, 5 minutes on each side to desired doneness. Top each with cheese; continue grilling until cheese is melted.
4. Place cooked patties on burger buns, garnish with your favorite toppings.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.