Cheeseburger with Gruyère, Cilantro, and Guacamole

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 12 Minutes

Yield: Serves 2.

Recipe shared by Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards & Winery.  Pair with their 2014 Santa Barbara County Cabernet Franc.

Ingredients

Preparation

1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet on medium high. Stir in the onions with a pinch of salt. Cook on medium high for 5-10 minutes, stirring infrequently so that the onions will brown.
2. Add butter to the skillet and lower heat to medium low. Cook for another 10 minutes until the onions are soft. Keep on low heat until the burger is ready.
3. Make the guacamole as the onion caramelizes. Slice avocados in half. Remove pit and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
4. Mash the avocado with a fork and stir in the garlic.
5. Add the cilantro, salt, and pepper. Stir again.
6. Add the lime juice. Stir vigorously to get everything well combined and to achieve a nice fairly smooth consistency. Set aside.
7. As the onion continues to caramelize, cook the burger. Heat a skillet on medium high with oil spray. When the skillet is good and hot, add the burger to the skillet. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Lower heat to medium.
8. Cook burger 5 to 6 minutes on one side, then flip to cook another 5 to 6 minutes. Add the Gruyère and cook another minute or two until the cheese has melted.
9. Place the cooked burger onto a bun. Top with guacamole and spread to cover the burger. Top with the caramelized onions.