---
title: Melty Monterey Jack Burgers
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/melty-monterey-jack-burgers-5e25f552b9721f76446c7585
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
time required: 35 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Eggs
  - Milk
  - Soy
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Kid Friendly
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 96200
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: "Many loved the onion jam, calling it \"amazing\" and \"fantastic\"; some found it added great depth to the burger"
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: "Several noted it was easy to make, though a few found cooking the onions tricky or time-consuming"
nutrition:
  calories: 790
  protein: 38
  fat: 44
  saturated fat: 16
  carbohydrates: 47
  sugar: 15
  fiber: 2
  cholesterol: 150
  sodium: 870
  trans fat: 1.5
  potassium: 160
  calcium: 220
  iron: 5.3
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/American%20Recipes/Burgers/melty-monterey-jack-burgers.avif"
---
Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees.  
Wash and dry all produce. Cut @potatoes{12%oz} into ½-inch-thick wedges. Mince or grate @garlic{1%clove} (2 cloves for 4 servings). Halve, peel, and thinly slice @red onion{1%unit}.

Toss potatoes on a #baking sheet{} with a drizzle of oil, half the @fry seasoning{1%tbsp} (all the seasoning for 4 servings), @salt{}, and @black pepper{}. Roast on top rack until browned and crispy, 20-25 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 8-10 minutes. (TIP: If onion starts to brown too quickly, add a splash of water.) Stir in @balsamic vinegar{5%tsp} and 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp for 4 servings). Continue cooking until caramelized and jammy, 2-3 minutes more. Season with @salt{} and @black pepper{}. Turn off heat. Transfer to a small bowl. Wash out pan.

In a second #small bowl{}, combine @mayonnaise{2%tbsp} and a pinch of minced garlic (taste and add more from there if desired). Season with @salt{} and @black pepper{}.

Shape @ground beef{10%oz} into two equal-sized patties (four patties for 4 servings); season all over with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used to cook onion over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook almost to desired doneness, 3-5 minutes per side. Top each patty with @Monterey Jack cheese{½%cup}. Cover pan to melt cheese and allow patties to finish cooking, 1-2 minutes.

Halve @potato buns{2%unit} and toast until golden. Spread toasted buns with @ketchup{1%unit} and garlic mayo to taste. Fill with patties and as much onion jam as you like. Serve with potatoes on the side.