Sweet Onion BBQ Burgers

Made these for a cookout in '06- an excellent recipe

Makes 4 burgers

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tsp onion salt
2 tsp brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 # ground beef
1 1/4 cups bbq sauce

Sauce:
1/2 cup mayo
1/2 cup bbq sauce
1 tsp brown sugar

Onion topping:
2 Tbsp butter
1/4 cup honey
2 large thinly sliced onions
4 slices smoked cheddar cheese
4 split hamburger buns

In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, onion salt, brown sugar. Add egg. Crumble beef over mixture & mix well. Shape into 4 patties. Place in a shallow dish; Pour bbq sauce over patties. Cover & refrigerate 2-4 hours.

In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Cover & refrigerate until serving time. For topping, melt the butter in a large skillet. Stir in honey until blended. Add onions. Saute' for 15-20 minutes until tender & lightly browned. Keep warm.

Drain and discard bbq sauce. Grill patties, uncovered, over medium hot heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Top each with a cheese slice; Grill 1 minute longer. Serve on buns with sauce & onion topping.