Description
This French Onion Croissant Burger recipe offers a savory twist on a classic favorite by combining juicy grilled beef patties seasoned with French onion soup mix, melted Swiss cheese, and sweet caramelized onions, all sandwiched between buttery toasted croissants for an indulgent and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 croissants
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the patties: In a bowl, thoroughly mix the ground beef with the French onion soup mix. Shape the mixture into four evenly sized patties, ensuring they are compact for even cooking.
- Grill the patties: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Cook the patties on the grill until they reach your desired level of doneness, typically about 4-5 minutes per side for medium. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Caramelize the onions: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the sliced onions. Sauté the onions slowly, stirring occasionally, until they are soft, golden, and caramelized, which usually takes about 10-15 minutes.
- Toast the croissants: Slice the croissants in half and toast them either in a toaster oven or on a grill until they become golden brown and slightly crisp to enhance flavor and texture.
- Assemble the burgers: Place one grilled beef patty on the bottom half of each toasted croissant. Immediately top each patty with a slice of Swiss cheese so it begins to melt, then add a generous portion of the caramelized onions over the cheese.
- Serve: Cap each burger with the top half of the croissant and serve warm for the best taste experience.
Notes
- For extra richness, you can add a spread of Dijon mustard or mayonnaise on the croissants before assembling.
- Adjust the caramelization time of the onions according to sweetness preference; longer caramelization yields sweeter onions.
- Be careful not to overcook the beef patties to maintain juiciness.
- If fresh croissants are not available, high-quality bakery croissants or even brioche buns can be a good substitute.
- Leftover patties can be refrigerated and used within two days.
