Easy Ways to Glow Up Burger Night

Pickled Red Onions
These bring the perfect tangy crunch to burgers and sandwiches and are so quick to put together.

• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced (use a mandoline if you want super even curls)
• ½ cup white wine vinegar (I threw in a couple teaspoons of jalapeño lime white balsamic for a little extra bite)
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1½ teaspoons kosher salt

Let’s Cook!

• Pack the red onion into a clean jar.
• Mix the vinegar, hot water, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
• Pour over the onions, making sure they’re fully submerged.
• Let cool at room temp, then refrigerate.
• They’re ready in about 30 minutes, best after a few hours. Keeps for up to 2 weeks.

Copycat Big Mac Sauce
There’s a million variations of this one, from simple to half your spice rack This is our favorite.

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder

Let’s Cook!

• Place everything in a mason jar
• Give it a good stir to combine all the flavors
• Refrigerate until ready to serve
• Keeps 3-5 days in the fridge

Cheese Sauce
Because sometimes, melted cheese just isn’t enough (save this one for special occasions).

• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup American cheese (shredded or cubed)
• Salt to taste

Let’s Cook!

• Melt the butter in a skillet
• Stir in the flour and whisk until the flour is cooked and a paste has formed
• Pour the milk in a bit at a time, whisking to remove any lumps
• Add the cheese and whisk until smooth and creamy