How to Make Wisconsin Butter Burgers

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat alternative.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing flavor.

Form 4 1/2-inch wide patties from 1 pound of ground beef, about 1/2-inch thick.

Season both sides of the patties with 3/4 teaspoon of salt and 3/4 teaspoon of black pepper.

Refrigerate the seasoned patties for about 30 minutes.

Melt 1 tablespoon of salted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Chop 1 onion into larger pieces and add to the saucepan with the melted butter.

Add 1 tablespoon of water and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the onions and cover the pan with a lid.

Cook the onions for about 5 minutes until translucent, then remove the lid and cook for an additional 3 minutes until just beginning to brown.

Adjust the oven rack to 6 inches from the broiler element and broil the burger buns until lightly toasted.

Spread 2 tablespoons of salted butter on each toasted bun.

Heat a 12-inch skillet over high heat with 1/2 teaspoon of vegetable oil.

Add the patties to the skillet and cook without moving them for 3 minutes until browned.

Flip the patties and cook for 1 more minute.

Place American cheese on top of the patties and let it melt for about 30 seconds.

Assemble the burgers by placing the patty on the bottom bun, topping with the stewed onions, and covering with the top bun.

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