Logan Co. Depression Hamburgers

By hansonkw

Ingredients

• 1 lb hamburger(85%lean)
• 1 lg egg, lightly beaten
• 1 med yellow onion,1/2 grated the other half thinly sliced
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
• 12 slices white bread
• 2 tbls unsalted butter softened
• 12 slices american cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In medium bowl, combine beef, egg,grated onion,garlic powder,salt, and pepper.Mix til combined. Form into thin patties.
Spread butter on 1 side of each slice of bread
Heat large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the burgers about 3 minutes each side. Drain on paper towels. Drain grease from skillet.
In same skillet,place bread slices butter side down. Top each with a slice of cheese,some onions, and a burger. Add another slice of cheese and top withe another slice of bread(buttered side up). Toast both sides of sandwich