Missing McDonald’s Grilled Onion Cheddar Burger? This copycat recipe lets you recreate the discontinued favorite in your own kitchen. The burger keeps things simple with a juicy seasoned beef patty topped with melted white cheddar cheese and sweet caramelized onions, proving that a few well-chosen ingredients can deliver big flavor.
The caramelized onions are the real star here. Caramelized onions are soft, sweet, and richly golden, adding a depth of flavor that pairs perfectly with the sharp white cheddar and savory beef. The result is a burger that’s richer and more satisfying than what you’d expect from a typical fast-food cheeseburger.
You can cook the burgers on a griddle, cast-iron skillet, or outdoor grill, making this an easy recipe for both weeknight dinners and backyard cookouts. Serve the burgers with French fries, onion rings, or potato chips for a homemade meal that rivals the original.
You may also like our McDonald’s Pico Guacamole Burger and In-N-Out Burger recipes.
McDonald’s Grilled Onion Cheddar Burger recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Description
McDonald’s grilled onion cheddar burger recipe uses a beef patty topped with melted white cheddar and sweet grilled onions served on a soft bun.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2lbs ground beef
- salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
- 4 slices white cheddar cheese
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or more as needed)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, sugar, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the onions are soft, golden brown, and caramelized.
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Prepare the burger patties. Divide the ground beef into 4 equal patties and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Cook the burgers. Add the patties to the hot cooking surface and cook, turning once, until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F. During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of white cheddar cheese and cook until the cheese is melted.
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Assemble the burgers. Place each cheeseburger on a hamburger bun and generously top with the caramelized onions. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 517
- Sugar: 6.6 g
- Sodium: 497.2 mg
- Fat: 20.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32.2 g
- Protein: 44.1 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg