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stacked wisconsin butter burgers
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Butter Burger Recipe

This butter burger is amazingly delicious and my favorite burger recipe! A butter-soaked burger is for anyone who enjoys really good food!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 burgers
Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

  • 12 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 homemade burger buns toasted
  • 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.
    12 tablespoons salted butter, 1 medium sweet onion, 1 tablespoon water, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
    cooking chopped onions in a pan.
  • 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.
    dividing chopped cooked onions into 4 equal portions on a white plate with a spoon.
  • 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
    4 seasoned hamburger patties on a baking sheet.
  • Spread each bun top with 2 tablespoons of butter; set aside.
    4 homemade burger buns
    closeup of a buttered hamburger bun.
  • Heat 1-2 tablespoons butter 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).
    cooking 4 hamburgers in a pan.
  • 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
    cheese melting over cooked hamburgers in a pan.
  • 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.
    3 butter burgers in a loaf pan with fries.

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Notes

  • I like to use high-quality European-style butter for the richest flavor.
  • Lean ground beef is the best for this recipe since we're adding extra fat.
  • Toast your buns for an extra crunch.
  • American cheese has a mild and buttery flavor that beautifully complements these burgers, but any kind of melting cheese will work here.
  • Add all your favorite burger toppings to finish these burgers off right.
Storage: Keep the components in separate containers and assemble them before eating. Burgers will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger | Calories: 683kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 1301mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1076IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 321mg | Iron: 4mg