Handkäse Burger with Onion Jam (Handkäse Burger mit Zwiebelmarmelade)

This Handkäse Burger mit Zwiebelmarmelade (Handkäse Burger with Onion Jam) recipe is a delicious and unique dish from Rhenish-Hessian cuisine. The combination of the tangy handkäse cheese and sweet onion jam creates a flavor explosion that will leave you craving for more.

Handkäse Burger with Onion Jam (Handkäse Burger mit Zwiebelmarmelade)

Ingredients

  • 4 handkäse cheese patties
  • 4 burger buns
  • 1 cup sliced onions
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in brown sugar and balsamic vinegar, and cook for another 5 minutes until the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency.
  4. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat and set aside.
  5. Meanwhile, grill or pan-fry the handkäse cheese patties until golden brown and heated through.
  6. Toast the burger buns until lightly browned.
  7. Assemble the burgers by placing a handkäse patty on the bottom bun, topping with a generous spoonful of onion jam, and covering with the top bun.
  8. Serve the handkäse burgers with extra onion jam on the side.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Frying pan Spatula Toaster

Tools

Grill or stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the handkäse burgers with a side of mixed greens and a cold glass of Riesling wine.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For an extra kick, add a slice of pickled jalapeño to the handkäse burger before topping it with the onion jam.

Cost

$15