Cheese Stuffed Burgers with Onions and Mushrooms. A scrumptious beef patty stuffed with cheesy cheddar cheese and topped with sautéed mushrooms and sweet caramelized onions! All served on a pretzel bun – Burger-ious exquisiteness! A must try for burger enthusiasts.
This quick and simple recipe for Cheese Stuffed Burgers is guaranteed to make any real burger lover overindulge! It takes a jiffy to make and is versatile as they can be flavored in a multitude of ways, depending on your palette. Go on and get these ingredients and say bye to store-bought burgers forever!
Why Stuffed Burgers
Stuffing the homemade burger with cheese adds so much flavor to your burgers!
The cheesy-ness itself is pure comfort, and also adds a succulent melt in your mouth feel to burgers.
When it comes to the type of cheese–try blue cheese, goat cheese, mozzarella or a combo! The sky’s the limit! I’ve got another stuffed burger recipe to lure you into always stuffing your homemade burgers lol
The Best Lamb Burgers Loaded with Nachos–flavor packed ground lamb burgers stuffed with cheese and jalapenos! YUM!
Another HIT burger always is my Spicy Beef Fajita Burgers, the name says it all 🙂 And this Mushroom Swiss Cheese Burger, this homemade version beats any steakhouse version I promise!
How to Make Homemade Burgers
First of all, can I say hooray for BBQ season and BBQ burgers?!! So likewise, hooray for making these burgers on the grill!
Also for the sautéed onions and mushrooms, since we’re talking bbq–how about grilling them? That’s totally like a bonus round of flavor. However, you can just sauté them in a skillet as well.
Let’s try both options and you can pick whichever is best for you. If you’re going for the BBQ, you’re gonna heat it up. Now either use a grill sheet (the perforated ones) with sliced onions and mushrooms, or skewer the onions and mushrooms for grilling.
The cheeseburgers start off with ground beef ( or lamb or a mix), seasoned and shaped into a flat disc. Add the shredded cheese in the center and fold over the meat to enclose the cheese. Then re-roll and re-flatten the patties into the size and thickness you prefer.
BBQ the burgers for 4-6 minutes per side with the grill lid shut. The mushrooms and onions can be grilled side by side and ready at the same time.
If you’re using a skillet. you’ll need to heat up a non stick skillet and sauté the mushrooms and onions for nearly 8-10 minutes. Remove them from the skillet but use the same one to pan fry your burgers in for a but of extra flavor too!
While the patties are cooking, you can begin spreading the buns with the condiments of your choice. Today I used: Ranch, Sriracha, avocados, arugula, salt and pepper. Extras: Tomatoes, more onions, greens, pickles, etc.
Finally once the burger is ready, sprinkle some extra cheddar cheese over the top and it will melt naturally over the hot burger. So stack the cheeseburger over the bun and DIG in!!
Tips for Homemade Burgers
- Make sure not to overcook the beef – no longer than five minutes per side. If your beef patties are really thick, then you may need to cover the pan after flipping and cook them covered.
- You can use lean or extra-lean beef for your patties, depending on your taste.
- Top your burger buns with different toppings, condiments and flavors.
- Try a different cheese if you like – blue cheese is a great alternative for cheddar in this recipe!
MORE RECIPES WITH STUFFED GOODIES
- Fig Olive Tapenade Stuffed Brie
- Kale Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms
- Apple Pie Stuffed Apples
- Mini Zesty Feta Stuffed Peppers
Cheese Stuffed Burgers with Onions and Mushrooms
Cheese Stuffed Burgers with Onions and Mushrooms is scrumptious, easy and better than your steakhouse! A beef patty stuffed with cheesy cheddar cheese and topped with sautéed mushrooms and sweet caramelized onions!
Ingredients
Burgers
- 1 pound ground beef extra lean
- 1/4 teaspoon salt kosher
- 1 teaspoon black pepper coarsley ground
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/3 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Onions and Mushrooms
- 1 red onion sliced
- 2/3 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt kosher
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Assembly
- 4 burger buns pretzel buns
- 4 teaspoons Ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha more or less to taste
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1/2 cup arugula
- 4 tablespoons chedar cheese optional for topping
Instructions
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BBQ:
Start to heat up the grill. Now either use a grill sheet (the perforated ones) with sliced onions and mushrooms, or skewer the onions and mushrooms for grilling. First, toss the onions and mushrooms with seasoning and oil, then grill over medium high heat with lid shut.For the burgers: Mix all ingredients except cheese and divide the mixture into 4 pieces.
Flatten each piece and add a tablespoon of cheese in the center of each, then enclose the cheese and seal the beef around the edges.
Roll the patty slightly and re-flatten into a disc shape. Grill the patties for 4-6 minutes per side with the grill lid shut. The mushrooms and onions can be grilled side by side and ready at the same time.
SKILLET:
If you're using a skillet. you'll need to heat up a non stick skillet and sauté the mushrooms and onions for nearly 8-10 minutes in olive oil after seasoning them. Remove them from the skillet but use the same one to pan fry your burgers in for a but of extra flavor too!
While the patties are cooking/grilling, you can begin spreading the buns with the condiments of your choice. Today I used: Ranch, Sriracha, avocados, arugula, salt and pepper. Extras: Tomatoes, more onions, greens, pickles, etc. Finally once the burger is ready, sprinkle some extra cheddar cheese over the top and it will melt naturally over the hot burger. So stack the cheeseburger over the bun and DIG in!!
Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- Make sure not to overcook the beef – no longer than five minutes per side. If your beef patties are really thick, then you may need to cover the pan after flipping and cook them covered.
- You can use lean or extra-lean beef for your patties, depending on your taste.
- Top your burger buns with different toppings, condiments and flavors.
- Try a different cheese if you like – blue cheese is a great alternative for cheddar in this recipe!
I can’t wait to try this burgerlicious deliciousness! I’ve been experimenting with burgers lately so this comes right on time! 🙂
Oh, love cheesy burger anytime, perfect for a bbq party or weekend.
I wish all my weekends be like this. burger fries and beer. All things to indulge in. That caramelized onions though is stealing the show for me. Perfect!
I’m craving this juicy burger for dinner tonight! It’s so tempting with the melted cheese and so perfect for a summer party!!
I really love this idea (I mean, who wouldn’t?!)! These look so indulgent and delicious — that cheese!
Oh you had me at cheese stuffed!! This looks so yummy and I’m glad I already had dinner or I would have had to make these right now…