Juicy Stuffed Cheeseburger with Caramelized Onions 🍔✨

 New Recipe:

Juicy Stuffed Cheeseburger with Caramelized Onions 🍔✨

Ingredients:

• For the burger patties:

  • 1 ½ lbs ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• For the stuffing:

  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tbsp diced jalapeños or pickles (optional, for a kick)

• For the caramelized onions:

  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Pinch of salt

• For assembly:

  • 4 burger buns, toasted
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Tomato slices
  • Pickles
  • Condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayo, etc.)

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the caramelized onions:

   • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
   • Add the onions, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes until golden and caramelized. Set aside.

2. Make the cheese stuffing:

   • In a small bowl, mix shredded cheddar, cream cheese, and jalapeños or pickles (if using). Form into four small disks and set aside.

3. Prepare the burger patties:

   • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently until combined.
   • Divide the meat into 8 equal portions and flatten each portion into thin patties.

4. Stuff the burgers:

   • Place a cheese disk in the center of one patty. Top with another patty, sealing the edges tightly to encase the cheese completely. Repeat with remaining patties.

5. Cook the burgers:

   • Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and the cheese inside is melted. Avoid pressing down on the burgers to retain juiciness.

6. Assemble the burgers:

   • Spread your preferred condiments on the toasted buns.
   • Layer with lettuce, tomato slices, the cooked burger patty, caramelized onions, and pickles. Top with the bun.

7. Serve:

   • Serve hot with fries, a side salad, or onion rings for the perfect meal.

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Optional Variations:

• Bacon Lover’s Twist: Add crispy bacon slices to the burger.
• Spicy Kick: Use pepper jack cheese for the stuffing and add sriracha mayo as a condiment.
• Vegetarian Option: Substitute the beef with a plant-based patty and stuff with vegan cheese.