Sweet Onion BBQ Burgers Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons onion salt
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1-1/4 cups barbecue sauce
• SAUCE:
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• ONION TOPPING:
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
• 4 slices smoked cheddar cheese
• 4 hamburger buns, split

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, onion salt and brown sugar. Add egg. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties. Place in a shallow dish; pour barbecue sauce over patties. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
• In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; cover and refrigerate until serving. For topping, melt butter in a small skillet. Stir in honey until blended. Add onions; saute for 15-20 minutes or until tender and lightly browned. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
• Drain and discard barbecue sauce. Grill patties, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Top each with a cheese slice; grill 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with sauce and onion topping. Yield: 4 servings.

Sweet Onion BBQ Burgers published in Taste of Home August/September 2005, p 37