McDonald's Cheeseburgers

Ingredients:

1 lb ground chuck (80/20)

6 generic plain hamburger buns 

6 dill pickle slices - extra thin (Heinz original sour dill or Vlasic original dills – not Kosher)

French’s mustard

Hunts ketchup

6 slices American cheese (must be from deli counter, not processed fake cheese)

6 tsp dried chopped onions

For the seasoning mix:

1 T salt

1/2 T Accent MSG

1/4 tea ground black pepper

1/4 tea onion powder

Place dried onions in a small bowl and cover with water.  Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Combine seasoning mix ingredients in small bowl, stir well, and set aside.

Lay sheet of wax paper on counter.  Place ground beef on wax paper, cover with another sheet of wax paper, and then use a rolling pin to flatten meat to a 1/4 inch thickness.

Use a cookie cutter or cup to cut out 6 patties about 6 inches in diameter.

Preheat a large cast iron skillet on medium.  Toast the buns on skillet for 30-60 seconds until nicely browned.

Slice pickles extra thin.

After buns are done toasting, cut out 6 squares of wax paper and lay each set of buns on a square.  Increase heat on skillet to medium-high.  Cook patties on one side for approximately 1-2 minutes until they are nicely seared.  Press down on patty with a spatula for 3-5 seconds while cooking to ensure you get a good sear.  Just before you flip them, add a small pinch of the seasoning mix to each patty then flip and continue cooking on other side fo 1-2 minutes until cooked through and juices run clear.

While patties are cooking, begin to assemble the buns.  Place 5 small squirts of mustard on the top bun in a circular pattern, and repeat with the ketchup.

Remove the onions from the refrigerator and drain very, very well.

While burgers are still cooking, place a teaspoon of the onions on each patty.

Move burgers onto the buns and place one pickle slice on each patty.

Top each patty with one slice of cheese.

Flip burgers upside down onto the wax paper squares and fold them up to make a small package.

Place 3 burgers on a microwave safe plate and microwave for 20 seconds.  Repeat with the other 3 burgers. This step will help to make sure all the flavors meld together.