Double Chili Cheeseburger with Grilled Onions

Ingredients

8 (3-ounce) hamburger patties, each about 1/3-inch thick
Essence
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces sharp Cheddar, cut into 8 slices
1 cup thinly sliced yellow onions
4 hamburger buns
Down Home Chili

Instructions

Preheat the griddle. Lightly season the patties on both sides with the Essence, salt, and pepper.

Place the patties on the hot griddle and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the patties, add 1 slice of cheese to each, and continue to cook. Add the onions to the griddle and cook until wilted, about 4 minutes. Season the onions with Essence, salt, and pepper. Meantime, place the hamburger buns, inside down, on the griddle, and cook until warmed through and lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.

Place one toasted bun on a serving plate. Place one patty on the bottom bun, spoon chili on top of the patty, and top with a second patty and more chili. Place a portion of onions on the chili and top with bun. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, and serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings