GRILLED CHEESE BUN BURGERS

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My husband loves both my grilled cheese and my iron-skillet burgers, so I decided to combine them in this grilled cheese bun burger. He said it was the best meal he ever ate. -Lisa Allen, Joppa, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon liquid smoke, optional
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1 large onion, thinly sliced
16 slices American cheese
16 slices sandwich bread

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper and liquid smoke if desired, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 4-in. square patties., In a large nonstick skillet, cook burgers in oil over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Remove and keep warm. Place cheese on 8 bread slices; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with remaining 4 tablespoons butter. , In the same skillet, toast sandwiches over medium heat until golden brown and cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes on each side. Top 4 sandwiches with burgers and onions. Top with remaining sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 900 calories, Fat 50g fat (27g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 1954mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 47g protein.