Grilled Onion Cheeseburger
Juicy smash-style burger loaded with grilled onions, melty American cheese, and a tangy BBQ burger sauce. Quick, simple, and packed with bold flavor, this one hits every time and comes together fast on the griddle.
📋Quick Recipe Card
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Servings | Difficulty | Flavor Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 minutes | 10 minutes | 4 | Easy | Savory, Juicy, Tangy, Smoky |
🛒Ingredients
Burgers
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp Blazing Star Beef Rub and Seasoning
- 8 slices American cheese
- 4 burger buns
- Dill pickle slices
Burger Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 2 tbsp Blazing Star BBQ Original Sauce (or Spicy BBQ Sauce)
- 1 tbsp chopped dill pickles
- 1 tsp Blazing Star All In One Seasoning
For Toasting
- Mayonnaise (for buns)
🔥Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat the Griddle
Heat your griddle or flat-top over medium-high heat.
2. Make the Burger Sauce
In a bowl combine:
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
- Blazing Star BBQ Original Sauce
- Chopped dill pickles
- Blazing Star All In One Seasoning
Mix well and set aside.
3. Form the Patties
Divide ground beef into 4 loose balls. Season lightly with Blazing Star BBQ Beef Rub.
4. Cook with Onions
Place beef balls onto hot griddle and smash slightly. Immediately pile sliced onions on top and press gently so they stick.
5. Flip and Season
Once a good crust forms, flip the burgers so the onions cook into the meat. Season the cooked side with more Beef Rub.
6. Add Cheese
Top each patty with two slices of American cheese and allow to melt.
7. Toast the Buns
Spread mayo on the inside of each bun and toast directly on the griddle until golden.
8. Assemble
Place patties on toasted buns, add pickle slices, and drizzle generously with burger sauce.
9. Serve
Serve immediately while hot and juicy.
💡Pro Tips
- Use 80/20 beef for the juiciest burgers
- Press onions lightly so they caramelize into the patty
- Toasting buns with mayo adds richer flavor than butter
- Double stack for extra indulgence
- Add extra sauce for dipping
🛒Shop the Flavors
- Blazing Star Beef Rub and Seasoning
- Blazing Star BBQ Original Sauce (or Spicy BBQ Sauce)
- Blazing Star All In One Seasoning
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