Grilled Butter Burgers

What you need:

For the compound butter:

    • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 1/2 tsp. minced garlic cloves (or more)
    • 1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan
    • 1/8 tsp. salt
    • 1/8 tsp. pepper
    • Fresh or dried minced parsley

For the burgers:

    • 2 lb. ground beef (80/20)
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 4-8 slices of cheese, your choice
    • 4 hamburger buns
    • Softened butter for buns
    • Toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, onions, desired condiments

Directions:

    1. For the compound butter: mix all ingredients together. Form into a log, cover, and refrigerate.
    2. For the burgers: divide into 8 patties. Season with salt and pepper.
    3. Spread butter on tops and bottoms of buns and toast in a skillet or in the oven until golden brown.
    4. Cook burgers in desired method (skillet, cast iron, or grill).
    5. As soon as burgers are done, remove from skillet/grill and top with 1/2 Tbsp. compound butter.
    6. Assemble: bottom bun, condiments, lettuce, tomato, onion, burger patty, cheese, burger patty, (second piece of cheese, optional), top bun.

Recipe slightly adapted from That Skinny Girl Can Bake

Recipe posted on Fantastical Sharing of Recipes