Ultimate Cheeseburgers with Griddled Onion, Tomato and Creamy Special Sauce

There’s nothing quite like a homemade cheeseburger and this recipe takes it to the next level. Juicy beef patties are topped with melted cheddar cheese, sweet griddled onions, ripe tomato slices and a creamy, tangy special sauce that ties everything together. The secret is in the sauce-a blend of ketchup, sour cream, mustard and a touch of sweetness that makes every bite irresistible.

Alongside the burgers, we’ve got crispy garlic potato wedges roasted to perfection. They’re seasoned with garlic powder and salt, then baked until golden and crunchy. Dip them in the extra special sauce for an unforgettable meal that beats any takeout.

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Ingredients

1 unit Yellow OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

12 ounce Yukon Gold PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Roma TomatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Potato BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5 teaspoon White Wine VinegarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon KetchupView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Dijon MustardView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Cheddar CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust oven rack to top position and preheat to 425°F. Wash and dry produce. Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Halve, peel and finely dice onion. Halve buns. Thinly slice tomato into rounds.
2. Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, ¾ tsp garlic powder (1½ tsp for 4 servings), salt and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and crisp, 20-25 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine vinegar, 1 TBSP onion (2 TBSP for 4 servings), 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp for 4) and a pinch of salt. In a separate small bowl, combine ketchup, sour cream, mustard, 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp for 4) and remaining garlic powder.
4. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add remaining onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate.
5. While onion cooks, form beef into two patties (four patties for 4 servings), each slightly wider than a burger bun. Season generously with salt and pepper. Once onion is done, heat a drizzle of oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook to desired doneness, 3-5 minutes per side. In the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, top each patty with cheddar; cover pan until cheese melts.
6. While cheese melts, toast buns until golden brown. Stir pickled onion (draining first) into bowl with special sauce. Fill toasted buns with patties, griddled onion, tomato and special sauce. Divide burgers between plates; serve with potato wedges and any remaining sauce on the side for dipping.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of cheese?

Yes, you can substitute cheddar with American, Swiss or provolone for a different flavor.

How do I make the special sauce ahead of time?

Combine all sauce ingredients (except pickled onion) and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Stir in pickled onion just before serving.

Can I cook the potato wedges in an air fryer?

Absolutely! Air fry at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crisp.