Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 Land O Lakes Egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 (1 1/4-ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 (7- to 8-inch) round loaf unsliced bread, sliced in half horizontally*
  • 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter, softened
  • 4 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli Sharp Cheddar American
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Chopped tomato
  • Sliced pitted ripe olives
  • Sour cream
  • Guacamole
  • Salsa

Method

  • Line baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside.
  • Combine all burger ingredients except bread and butter in bowl; mix well.
  • Shape into large (8- to 9-inch) patty.
  • Place onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.
  • Place patty onto grill.
  • Grill, turning once (if necessary, use two metal spatulas), 13-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches at least 160F and meat is no longer pink in center.
  • Place cheese onto patty; continue grilling 2-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Spread bread halves with butter.
  • Place bread halves, cut-side down, away from coals.
  • Grill bread, rotating occasionally, 3-4 minutes or until toasted.
  • Place burger onto bottom half of bread; top with lettuce, tomato, olives, sour cream, guacamole, salsa and top half of bread.
  • Cut into 6 wedges.
  • *If loaf of bread is too tall, slice into 3 horizontal layers.
  • Remove center layer for other use.