Butter Burgers are amazingly delicious and our favorite burger recipe! These butter-soaked burgers are not for the health-conscious, but they are for anyone who enjoys REALLY GOOD FOOD. This Wisconsin Butter Burger recipe will have you drooling before you even bite into the juicy, cheesy, buttery goodness. And it wouldn’t be complete without a good dose of onion!
Butter Burger Recipe
Butter Burgers are an indulgent dream. A buttery burger topped with cheese and onions, made on the stove top for a delicious dinner.
I’m going to start off by saying a few obvious things: Butter Burgers are made with lots and lots of butter; they are incredibly flavorful and delicious; and they are not healthy.
The Wisconsin Butter Burger Recipe is everything you dream of when you’re on a diet, and it’s well worth the indulgence. Meat patties cooked in butter, onions cooked in butter, and buns slathered with more butter.
You can’t forget the cheese. These burgers are so juicy and flavorful, and you just have to give in to the butter!
These burgers are made on the stove top, so no need for a grill. They are seared to perfection in butter to give them a nice crispy edge. Make a few of these and serve them with crispy fries for a fun and tasty meal.
You won’t find a better burger recipe on the internet!
This Wisconsin Butter Burger recipe will have you drooling. So much butter and so much flavor. Don’t be afraid to indulge in this delicious burger!
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Wisconsin Butter Burgers (History)
Butter Burgers are a Wisconsin classic. It should be no surprise that a state known for its dairy products would pile them on to a burger. Every part of this dish is cooked in butter, hence the name.
The meat and onions are cooked in butter, but you can’t skip adding it straight onto the bun too. There’s not point in resisting this indulgent burger; your taste buds will absolutely love you!
Serving Suggestions
We have so many favorite side dishes to are absolutely delicious with these butter burgers. Be sure to try with our Burger Sauce and Fry Sauce! YUM!
How to Make a Butter Burger Recipe
Butter burgers are made on the stove top, so no need for a grill. The best part is that everything is cooked in the same pan, so you don’t need to dirty up a bunch of dishes.
You want the flavor of the butter and onion still on the skillet as you cook the meat patties. It gets crispy and cooks in the flavor of the onions. YUM!
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- Melt butter in a skillet and cook onions until tender, translucent, and starting to brown
- Divide beef into 4 equal size portions and work into patties, then refrigerate them for 15-30 minutes
- Spread 2 tablespoons of butter onto each bun
- Using the same skillet you used to cook the onions; cook beef patties for 3 minutes, then flip & cook 1 more minute
- Add a slice of cheese to each burger & cook until melted
- Lay the patties on the buns and top with onions
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What is in a butter burger?
This recipe is made up of a pan-seared buttery burger patty, a slice of cheese, onions cooked in butter, and a soft bun covered in butter. It’s true to its name with all the butter!
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This Wisconsin Butter Burger recipe is beyond delicious, and perfect for lunch or dinner. Serve them up with crispy fries (and fry sauce) and just embrace the butter!
You won’t regret the enjoyment you get from eating this tasty burger recipe.
More Burger Recipes
We LOVE this Butter Burger Recipe, but we also have so many other favorites we hope you try!
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Butter Burger Recipe
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Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons salted butter softened and divided (1¼ sticks)
- 1 medium sweet onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns toasted
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 4 slices American cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, water, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Cover and cook, until tender, about 5 minutes.10 tablespoons salted butter, 1 medium sweet onion, 1 tablespoon water, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and remove the lid. Continue to cook until onions are translucent and just beginning to brown, about 3 more minutes. Transfer the onions to a plate, and divide into 4 equal portions; set aside until ready to use.
- Divide beef into 4 equal-sized portions and gently shape each into a 4½x½-inch patty. Sprinkle both sides of the patties with salt and pepper. Refrigerate the patties for 15-30 minutes.1 pound 90% lean ground beef, ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Spread each bun top with 2 tablespoons of butter; set aside.4 hamburger buns
- Heat the oil in the same skillet used for the onions until it begins to smoke. Use a spatula to transfer the patties to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes (without moving them).1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- Flip the patties and cook for 1 more minute. Place 1 cheese slice over each patty and continue to cook until the cheese is melted, about 20-30 seconds more.4 slices American cheese
- Transfer patties to the bun bottoms and place ¼ of the sautéed onions on each patty. Top each with the buttered bun tops and serve immediately.
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Becky’s tips
Nutrition Information
So the bun is just buttered and not toasted
Yes. You can toast if you like, though!