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This Tennessee Onion Double Smash Burger is loaded with crispy-edged beef patties, gooey melted cheddar cheese, and sweet, smoky, perfectly seasoned Tennessee-style onions—all stacked on a buttery toasted brioche bun! 🍔🔥 Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Round Griddle Press https://amzn.to/3S7zCZn Lodge Reversible Cast Iron Grill/Griddle 16.75 x 9.5 Inches https://amzn.to/4gdZQm2 BYKITCHEN 6x6 Inch Patty Paper for Smash Burger Press, 300pcs https://amzn.to/45ITjd2 Makes 2 double smash burgers Ingredients For the Tennessee-style onions * 2 large sweet onions, sliced about ¼-inch thick * 1 tablespoon oil * 1 tablespoon butter * ½ teaspoon garlic powder * ½ teaspoon smoked paprika * ¼ teaspoon dry mustard * ½ teaspoon dried thyme * 2-3 teaspoons brown sugar * ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste * ¾–1 teaspoon Cooking With Tammy BBQ Seasoning https://cookingwithtammy.shop/products/bbq-seasoning * ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper * Salt, only as needed after tasting * 2 tablespoons water For the smash burgers * 1 lb 80/20 ground beef * 1 teaspoon Cooking With Tammy All-Purpose Seasoning https://cookingwithtammy.shop/products/all-purpose-chicken-seasoning * 1 teaspoon Yo Who's Hungry or your preferred burger seasoning https://cookingwithtammy.shop/products/yo-whos-hungry-seasoning * Ground black pepper, to taste * 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese or preferred * 2 brioche burger buns * 4–6 thin dill pickle chips, optional * 1 tablespoon butter for toasting buns Instructions 1. Make the Tennessee onions. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil and butter. Add the sliced onions and toss to coat. Allow them to soften for about 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, smoked paprika, dry mustard, thyme, brown sugar, cayenne, black pepper, and CWT BBQ Seasoning. Continue cooking for another 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft, glossy, and beautifully caramelized around the edges. Important: Don't cook them until t