Copycat McDonald's Grilled Onion Cheddar Burger

Name: Copycat McDonald's Grilled Onion Cheddar Burger
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs ground beef; 1 ½ teaspoon salt; ¾ teaspoon pepper; 4 oz butter; 2 medium yellow onions; 1 tablespoon sugar; 4 lices White Cheddar Cheese; 4 hamburger buns

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5.0

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Excellent

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4
Calories
704 kcal
Course
Main Course, Lunch
Cuisine
American

Copycat McDonald's Grilled Onion Cheddar Burger

Brayden Rivera

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This copycat McDonald's Grilled Onion Cheddar Burger features sweet caramelized onions, sharp and creamy white cheddar, and a juicy beef patty loaded up onto a toasted bun. If you’re nostalgic for this discontinued fan favorite, this quick and easy homemade version is sure to scratch your savory itch!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 ½ lbs ground beef
1 ½ teaspoon salt divided
¾ teaspoon pepper divided
4 oz butter
2 medium yellow onions peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
4 lices White Cheddar Cheese
4 hamburger buns

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Instructions

Place sliced onions, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, butter, and sugar in a medium skillet over medium heat and cover.
Allow onions to cook slowly, stirring often.
As they cook, the moisture will reduce and the onions will become tender. It is important to stir often to be sure the onions do not burn. When onions are tender, remove them from heat.
In a medium mixing bowl, mix ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper together. Split into four equal parts and form four thin patties.
Place patties in a greased skillet and cook 3-4 minutes over medium heat on each side or until cooked through. Internal temperature should reach 160ºF.
Add a slice of cheese to each hot burger and allow them to melt.
Place patties on paper towel so grease drains off.
Place one cheddar burger patty on each bun, covering each with ¼ of the carmelized onions.
Serve and enjoy.

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Expert Tips
Expert Tips
that is bright red, without odor or discoloration, for a more juicy, flavorful burger.
cooked slowly over low heat for the perfect caramelized onions.
to help prevent your eyes from watering.
or adding burgers to avoid sticking and uneven cooking times.
you can place your hand five inches above the grate surface and hold it there for 2 or 3 seconds.
Optional Variations:
Optional Variations:
- Swap in your favorite vegan cheese and use plant-based butter or oil.
- Try using a vegan ground beef alternative like Impossible or Beyond Meat, then follow the above instructions to also make it dairy-free.
- Use your favorite GF buns, or swap in a low-carb alternative like lettuce or grilled mushrooms.
- Rather than making your grilled onion cheddar burger Mcdonalds-style, take a page from the In-n-Out playbook and use lettuce leaves to make it “protein-style.” You can also double down on the meaty, umami flavor by swapping in grilled portobello caps as your bun.
- Use garlic powder, basil, oregano, thyme or rosemary, cumin, and paprika for seasoning instead of salt and pepper if you're looking to add flavor but not salt. You can also try adding garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, or onion powder. You can also get creative with different herbs like oregano, thyme, parsley, or basil. Alternatively, you can opt for a pre-made burger seasoning blend which contains a combination of these spices and more.
Add a teaspoon of chili pepper flakes,
jalapeno powder
,
smoked jalapeno powder
, or
chipotle powder
to the beef or onion mixture to imbue heat into the dish. I will also occasionally add a teaspoon of
our homemade hot pepper sauce
(feel free to use your favorite hot sauce) to the onion mixture.
Use high-quality ground beef that is bright red, without odor or discoloration, for a more juicy, flavorful burger.
Make sure to use thinly sliced onions cooked slowly over low heat for the perfect caramelized onions.
Pop your onions in the freezer for 10 minutes before slicing to help prevent your eyes from watering.
Preheat the grill before cleaning and oiling your grates or adding burgers to avoid sticking and uneven cooking times.
The grill is hot enough when you can place your hand five inches above the grate surface and hold it there for 2 or 3 seconds.
Dairy-Free - Swap in your favorite vegan cheese and use plant-based butter or oil.
Vegan - Try using a vegan ground beef alternative like Impossible or Beyond Meat, then follow the above instructions to also make it dairy-free.
Gluten-Free - Use your favorite GF buns, or swap in a low-carb alternative like lettuce or grilled mushrooms.
Low-Carb - Rather than making your grilled onion cheddar burger Mcdonalds-style, take a page from the In-n-Out playbook and use lettuce leaves to make it “protein-style.” You can also double down on the meaty, umami flavor by swapping in grilled portobello caps as your bun.
Salt-Free - Use garlic powder, basil, oregano, thyme or rosemary, cumin, and paprika for seasoning instead of salt and pepper if you're looking to add flavor but not salt. You can also try adding garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, or onion powder. You can also get creative with different herbs like oregano, thyme, parsley, or basil. Alternatively, you can opt for a pre-made burger seasoning blend which contains a combination of these spices and more.
Spicy - Add a teaspoon of chili pepper flakes, jalapeno powder, smoked jalapeno powder, or chipotle powder to the beef or onion mixture to imbue heat into the dish. I will also occasionally add a teaspoon of our homemade hot pepper sauce (feel free to use your favorite hot sauce) to the onion mixture.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 704kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 68g (105%) Saturated Fat 33g (165%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 23g Trans Fat 3g Cholesterol 210mg (70%) Sodium 1566mg (65%) Potassium 626mg (18%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 993IU (20%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 312mg (31%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 704 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	704kcal	35%
Carbohydrates	31g	10%
Protein	41g	82%
Fat	68g	105%
Saturated Fat	33g	165%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	23g	115%
Trans Fat	3g	150%
Cholesterol	210mg	70%
Sodium	1566mg	65%
Potassium	626mg	13%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	993IU	20%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	312mg	31%
Iron	5mg	28%