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title: "Chopped Cheese"
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date: 2024-01-10T00:00:00-07:00
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tags: [cheese, sandwich, burger, quick]
categories: [American, Burger]

cuisine: [Sandwich]
course: [Lunch, Dinner]
image: thumbnail.webp
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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.