Original Ranch® Cheeseburgers

Original Ranch® Cheeseburgers

• 1 packet/1 ounce Hidden Valley®
• Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 4 hamburger buns
• Combine seasoning & salad dressing mix with beef and cheese. 
• Shape into 4 patties; cook thoroughly, until meat is no longer pink in the center. 
• Toast buns before serving, if desired.
• Servings: 4

Caramelized Onions

• 1/4 cup olive oil for frying onions
• 6 cup thinly sliced onions (approximately 3 pound)
• 6 garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper

• Heat olive oil and add onions, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. 
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the moisture has evaporated and the mixture is very soft, almost smooth, and caramelized. 
• This takes about 45 minutes. 
• Discard the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper.