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Butter Burgers

Easy Butter Burger recipe for the most indulgent burgers ever with grated butter in the meat patties, American cheese, and caramelized onions.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 Sandwiches
Calories: 744 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Burger Patties:
  • 1 pound ground beef , (85/15)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , frozen
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Toppings:
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion , diced
  • 4 lices American cheese
To Finish:
  • 1/3 cup butter , softened
  • 4 large hamburger buns
  • 8 pickle chips

Instructions

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  1. Preheat grill to medium-high setting.
  2. In a large bowl add the beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  3. Grate the frozen butter, then add it to the meat mixture.
  4. Mix the meat mixture gently with a wooden spoon.
  5. Shape into patties larger than the buns (by 1 inch).
  6. Press down on the middle of the patty with your thumb to make an indentation.
  7. Freeze the patties for 20 minutes.
  8. Add your onions to a large skillet with butter on medium heat.
  9. Cook for 7-8 minutes until they are just starting to caramelize.
  10. Remove the onions from the pan and set aside.
  11. Add beef patties to the grill and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side.
  12. Top with American cheese and cook for 15 seconds until cheese begins to melt.
  13. Spread buns with butter and toast.
  14. Add pickles, beef patty with cheese, onions and finally the bun tops.

Nutrition Information

Calories 744kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 58g (89%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 21g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Sodium 1554mg (65%) Potassium 511mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1430IU (29%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 328mg (33%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 744

% Daily Value*

Calories 744kcal 37%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 58g 89%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 21g 105%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 1554mg 65%
Potassium 511mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1430IU 29%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 328mg 33%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.