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Flying Dutchman Burger

A delicious, easy-to-make burger with juicy beef, gooey American cheese, caramelized onions, and a creamy sauce, perfect for casual dinners or BBQs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramelized Onions
  • 1 large yellow onion Peel and slice into four 1/2-inch thick rounds
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Tony Chachere’s or your preferred Creole seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp brown sugar
For the Burger Patties
  • 12 oz 80/20 ground beef Use high-fat ground beef for juiciness
  • 1/2 tbsp Tony Chachere’s or your preferred Creole seasoning
  • 4 slices American cheese To melt on the patties
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp relish
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Tony Chachere’s
  • to taste Cayenne pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the onions: Peel and slice the onion into four 1/2-inch thick rounds. Drizzle with olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, and sprinkle with brown sugar and seasoning.
  2. Caramelize onions: Cook over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes on each side until browned and tender. Set aside.
  3. Prep the patties: Season the ground beef with Creole seasoning, divide into four portions, and shape into thin patties.
Cooking
  1. Sear the patties: Heat a pan over medium-high heat, and sear patties for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through.
  2. Melt the cheese: Place a slice of American cheese on each patty just before removing from the pan to melt.
Assembly
  1. Make the sauce: Combine mayo, relish, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Tony Chachere’s, and cayenne in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
  2. Assemble the burgers: Layer caramelized onions, cheesy patty, sauce, then top with another onion slice. Repeat for all.
  3. Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side.

Notes

Make extra sauce for dipping fries. Serve with crispy French fries or a fresh salad for a complete meal. Toast the buns for added texture.