McDonald's Cheddar Melt

By CJKK

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp. butter
• 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 c. milk
• 1 c. shredded Cheddar
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 burger patties
• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp. teriyaki sauce
• 2 rye buns

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and whisk until totally combined. Cook until golden, 1 minute, then pour in milk and whisk until completely combined. Let thicken 3 minutes. Add cheddar and whisk until combined and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Keep sauce on low heat while you prep the rest of the burger.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add burger patties and season with salt and pepper. Cook 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Set aside.
Add onions to burger fat in skillet and sauté until tender, 6 minutes, then add teriyaki sauce and stir until combined.
Assemble burger: On a rye bun bottom, place burger patty and top with cheese sauce and teriyaki onions.