Ultimate Crispy Onion Cheeseburger 🍔🧀

Ultimate Crispy Onion Cheeseburger 🍔🧀

Ingredients:

For the Burger:
-1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend for best flavor)
-4 slices cheddar cheese
-4 hamburger buns, toasted
-Salt and pepper, to taste
-Lettuce and any other desired toppings
For the Crispy Onions:
-1 large onion, thinly sliced
-1 cup buttermilk
-1 cup all-purpose flour
-1 teaspoon paprika
-Salt and pepper, to taste
-Oil for frying

Instructions:

Prepare the Crispy Onions:
Soak the sliced onions in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
Combine flour, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Dredge the soaked onions in the flour mixture and fry until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Cook the Burgers:
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal parts and form into patties. Season each with salt and pepper.
Cook on a grill or in a skillet over medium-high heat to your preferred doneness.
Place a slice of cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.

Assemble the Burgers:
On each toasted bun, layer lettuce, a cheese-topped beef patty, and a generous helping of crispy onions.
Add any other toppings of your choice.
Serve:
Serve immediately, offering ketchup, mustard, or your favorite burger sauces on the side. 😋
Nutritional Information (approximate):
Calories: 800 per serving
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes