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Iowa

Heartland Butter Burger

Rich griddle flavor with fairground simplicity.

Iowa's burger takes inspiration from butter burgers and steakhouse sandwiches, finished with cheese, onion, and a small pat of butter that melts into the toasted bun.

Cook time: 17 minDifficulty: 1/5

Build

Ingredients

  • 1 buttered bun
  • 1/3 lb beef patty
  • 1 slice American cheese
  • 1 tbsp grilled onions
  • 1 tsp soft butter
  • 2 pickle chips
  • 1 tsp mustard

Method

Steps

  1. Toast the buttered bun until fragrant.
  2. Cook the patty on a griddle and melt American cheese on top.
  3. Add the small pat of butter to the warm top bun.
  4. Layer the burger with onions, pickles, and mustard.
  5. Close and serve right away.

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Tags

heartlandrichclassic