Logan County Hamburgers

This recipe comes from a recent issue of Ladies' Home Journal. It is a recipe from Billy Joel and his wife, Katie Lee.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1  medium sweet onion, half grated (remaining half thinly sliced)
• 1  large egg, lightly beaten
• 1  teaspoon kosher salt
• 1  teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2  tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 12  slices  white bread
• 12  slices American cheese
•  pickle (optional)
•  ketchup (optional)
•  mustard (optional)

Directions

1. In medium bowl, using hands, combine beef, grated onion, egg, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
2. Form into 6 (4-inch) patties.
3. Spread 1/2 t butter on one side of each bread slice; set aside.
4. Heat a large heavy duty skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Cook burgers, turning once, until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
6. Transfer to a plate-lined with paper towels.
7. Drain fat from skillet.
8. Add 3 bread slices, buttered side down, and layer each with 1 cheese slice, onion slice, burger, another cheese slice and bread, buttered side up.
9. Cook over medium-low heat, turning once, until bread is golden brown, about 4 minutes.
10. Repeat to make 3 more sandwiches.
11. Serve with condiments, if desired.