The burger I’ve been grilling all summer long takes its inspiration from the classic French onion soup, one of my family’s favorite winter dinners. These juicy, grilled burgers are piled high with caramelized onions, topped with melty Gruyère cheese, and served on buttery, toasted brioche buns.
Grilled Onions vs. Caramelized Onions
Grilled onions and caramelized onions are two completely different things. The former are cooked quickly directly on grill grates, while the latter are cooked slowly in a heavy-bottomed pan until they’re sweet and jammy.
