Logan County Hamburgers

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 medium sweet onion, half grated (remaining half thinly sliced)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 12 slices white bread
• 12 slices American cheese
• pickle (optional)
• ketchup (optional)
• mustard (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In medium bowl, using hands, combine beef, grated onion, egg, salt, pepper and garlic powder.

2. 2

   Form into 6 (4-inch) patties.

3. 3

   Spread 1/2 t butter on one side of each bread slice; set aside.

4. 4

   Heat a large heavy duty skillet over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Cook burgers, turning once, until cooked through, about 8 minutes.

6. 6

   Transfer to a plate-lined with paper towels.

7. 7

   Drain fat from skillet.

8. 8

   Add 3 bread slices, buttered side down, and layer each with 1 cheese slice, onion slice, burger, another cheese slice and bread, buttered side up.

9. 9

   Cook over medium-low heat, turning once, until bread is golden brown, about 4 minutes.

10. 10

    Repeat to make 3 more sandwiches.

11. 11

    Serve with condiments, if desired.