Ingredients

• Hamburger patties, at least one each (I like to do a double for the big kids)
• Package of Bacon
• Red Onions
• Quart of Buttermilk
  Flour, about a cup
• Cheddar Cheese (we use Oregon’s Tilamook)
• Muenster Cheese (we use Oregon’s Tillamook)
• Lettuce or Spinach
• Any other toppings you’d like to add (I’m not a tomato or pickle person)
• BBQ Sauce (see my homemade Honey BBQ Sauce recipe below) and mayo – The SnoCo Kid and I NEVER eat ketchup

Preparation

• Onion Prep: Cut onions into half rings and soak in buttermilk for 15-20 minutes. Once done, dredge in flour and fry until golden brown.
• Bacon Prep: … you know how to do it!
• Burger Prep: Season and cook as usual. On the final two flips before the burgers are ready for cheese, I spread on BBQ sauce, letting the flavor cook in a bit, then we melt some gooey cheese on it and they are ready to eat.
• Final Prep: I serve my burgers with brioche buns with a mix of mayo and BBQ sauce, then use the fried onions, bacon, and spinach as toppings. It is soooooo good!

Homemade Honey BBQ Sauce

Combine two 8 oz cans of san marzano tomato paste (peeled tomatoes), 1/4 cup honey (local of course), 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 3/4 cup of water, and 1 teaspoon of pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

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