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+title: "Chopped Cheese"
+subtitle: 
+date: 2024-01-10T00:00:00-07:00
+draft: false
+
+tags: [cheese, sandwich, burger, quick]
+categories: [American, Burger]
+
+cuisine: [Sandwich]
+course: [Lunch, Dinner]
+image: thumbnail.webp
+---
+
+Prep Time: **10 minutes**  
+Cook Time: **10 minutes**  
+Servings: **2 - 4**
+
+Original Link: [Link](https://hildaskitchenblog.com/recipe/the-ultimate-chopped-cheese-sandwich/#recipe)
+
+## Ingredients
+
+- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
+- 4 hoagie buns
+- 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
+- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
+- 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck (15% fat)
+- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
+- 8 slices American cheese (or favorite cheese)
+- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
+- 2 cups shredded lettuce
+- 8 slices tomatoes
+
+## Augmentations
+
+- Saute the onions and mix them into the ground beef
+
+## Instructions
+
+### Step 1
+
+Dice yellow onion, slice tomatoes, and shred lettuce. Set aside until needed.
+
+### Step 2
+
+Spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter on the inside of each hoagie roll. Grill in a large skillet until golden brown. Plate until needed.
+
+### Step 3
+
+Divide the meat into four 6-ounce portions and shape each portion into an oval. Season generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Place one portion into a hot cast-iron skillet and smash with the back of a spatula (similar to smash burgers). Cook over medium high heat for a few minutes.
+
+### Step 4
+
+Flip the flattened patty to the other side and top with a quarter of the diced onions. Now begin chopping the burger patty as you mix in the onions. Continue doing this for a few minutes until the meat has crispy edges and the onions are grilled.
+
+### Step 5
+
+Top meat with 2 American cheese slices. Turn off the heat and allow the cheese to melt.
+
+### Step 6
+
+Slather mayo and ketchup on the toasted hoagy roll. Add the patty and top with shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
+
+## Notes
+
+- The sandwich needs to be wrapped in parchment paper to lock in flavor.
+- Onions can be grilled if you desire.