For the Smash Burger

• 1 lb. Ground Beef (80/20)
• 1 tbsp. Backyard Burger Blend
• 6 Sharp Cheese (shredded or thin slices)
• 3 tbsp. Unsalted Butter
• Lowcountry Gold

For Caramelized Onions (optional)

• 1 Sweet Onion (medium, julienned)
• 4 tbsp. Unsalted Butter
• 1/2 tsp. Backyard Burger Blend

1. Turn flattop (or skillet!) to high heat. Place 1/2 tbsp. Butter in skillet. Allow to melt.
2. While heating, form Burger into 1/4 pound balls. Once skillet is to temp, place ball into skillet.
3. SMASH!
4. Let sear for another 3 minutes. While searing, season top of Burger Blend liberally (about 1 tsp. per patty). After seasoning, top with layer of Lowcountry Gold.
5. Flip Burger and place cheese on top instantly. Cook for another 1 minute.
   Pull and place on Bun!
6. Top with Caramelized Onion and Burger Sauce!
7. MUNCH!

For Caramelized Onions

1. Thinly julienne your Onion.
2. In a pan, turned to medium low, place in 4 tbsp. Butter. Allow to melt and add all Onions. Stir occasionally.
3. Allow Onions to turn brown and almost paste like. Just before you pull, add Salt and stir.

• proper caramelized onion will add about 40 minutes to this recipe. A classic burger won't take very long
• Play around with different cheeses (cheddar with blue cheese, havarti and smoked gouda, etc)
• Instead of Burger Blend try using Caffe Tailgate, Steakhouse, or Texas Crutch!