Beer Cheese Burgers with Crispy Onions

Beer cheese is definitely in my top 3 favorite types of cheese. This stuff is like liquid gold! It’s great on everything from pretzels to pasta. Even burgers! These juicy beauties are topped with gooey beer cheese and crispy onions. A winning combination. 

With the weekend fast approaching, I’ve got junk food on the brain. So what if I’m one of those people who eats salad 5 days a week then binges on french fries and beer on the weekends? That’s still considered moderation right?

Beer Cheese Burgers With Crispy Onions

For this edition of Betsy’s-stuff-your-face weekend recipe, I decided to mix the booze into the food. I present to you, beer cheese burgers! Served on pretzel buns and topped with fried stuff, naturally.

There’s a restaurant in town that makes beer cheese everything which inspired this recipe. Since I had both beer and cheese in the fridge, I decided to make some myself. It’s actually pretty simple to make, and you can use the leftover beer cheese to dip your fries in.

Don’t forget to wash it all down with more beer and chocolate frozen yogurt topped with crushed Heath bar!

Yes, I did that, and no, I don’t feel guilty.

Happy Eating!

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Beer Cheese Burgers with Crispy Onions

Hot beer cheese slathered on a juicy burger is exactly the way to indulge at dinner time. 

Course Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 606 kcal

Author Betsy Life

Ingredients

For the beer cheese

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 bottle beer I used Sam Adams Summer Ale
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar shredded
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

For the crispy onions

• 1 sweet onion thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• salt and pepper
• 1 egg lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup milk
• oil for frying

For the burger

• pretzel buns
• hamburger patties grilled

Instructions

To prepare the beer cheese

1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until a smooth paste forms. Pour in beer, whisking constantly. Add cheese, a little at a time, whisking until a smooth sauce forms.
2. Remove from heat and stir in mustard and hot sauce.

To prepare the crispy onions

1. I used only enough oil to cover the bottom of a small skillet. Heat oil over medium high heat.
2. Whisk together egg and milk in a small bowl. In another small bowl, whisk together flour, chili powder, salt and pepper.
3. Working in small batches, dip onion slices into egg mixture, then coat in flour mixture. Shake off excess then place in oil and fry, turning once, until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
4. Drain on a paper towel and repeat with remaining onion slices.

To assemble the burgers

1. Place burger patty on pretzel bun. Top with beer cheese and crispy onions. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Beer Cheese Burgers with Crispy Onions

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 606 Calories from Fat 279

% Daily Value*

Fat 31g48%

Sodium 573mg24%

Carbohydrates 50g17%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 29g58%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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