Hickory-Smoked Cheeseburgers

Name: Hickory-Smoked Cheeseburgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons liquid smoke; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 15 crackers); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/2 teaspoon seasoning blend; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 pounds ground beef; 12 slices process American cheese; 12 sesame seed hamburger buns, split; Mayonnaise, lettuce leaves, tomato slices and pickle slices

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By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Michelle Miller, Abbeville, South Carolina

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on May 27, 2022

Every time I make this recipe, my guests compliment me on how great the burgers taste. The secret is a little bit of Liquid Smoke and a few sprinkles of seasonings. —Michelle Miller Abbeville, South Carolina

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Morton's Nature's Seasons Seasoning Blend.

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Hickory-Smoked Cheeseburgers

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Yield:12 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:15 min

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Ingredients

3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons liquid smoke
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 15 crackers)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoning blend
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 pounds ground beef
12 slices process American cheese
12 sesame seed hamburger buns, split
Mayonnaise, lettuce leaves, tomato slices and pickle slices

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Directions

1
In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 12 patties.

2
Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear.
3
Top each burger with a cheese slice. Grill 1-2 minutes longer or until the cheese begins to melt. Serve on buns with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato and pickles.