Wisconsin Butterburgers Like Culver’s

Wisconsin Butterburgers like Culver’s are like nothing you have ever had. Taste the difference!. A delightful blend of flavors that highlights the unique Wisconsin burger tradition.

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What is a Wisconsin Butterburger like Culver’s?

A butter burger is a hamburger topped with butter, either directly on the patty, or on the bun.

Culver’s fast food restaurants are in how many states?

As of January 28, 2025, Culver’s has locations in 26 states, the bulk of the restaurants being in the upper Midwest.

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Wisconsin Butterburgers Like Culver’s

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Taste the difference with Culvers Butterburgers. A delightful blend of flavors that highlights the unique Wisconsin burger tradition.

• Prep Time: 35 minutes
• Cook Time: 4 1/2 minutes
• Total Time: 0 hours
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Sandwiches & Wraps
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Midwestern

Ingredients

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• 9 tablespoons salted butter, softened
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon water
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1 pound 80/20 ground beef
• 4 hamburger buns, toasted
• 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 4 slices American, Swiss or Cheddar cheese
• Dill pickle slices

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Instructions

1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, water and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, covered, until tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Remove lid and continue to cook until translucent and just beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Cover and keep warm.
3. Transfer beef to a rimmed baking sheet and separate into 4 equal mounds. Gently shape each mound into a 4 1/2 inch wide by 1/2 inch thick patty.
4. Combine 3/4 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl and sprinkle both sides of patties with mixture. Refrigerate until ready to cook, up to 30 minutes.
5. Spread 2 tablespoons butter onto each bun top; set aside.
6. Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until just smoking.
7. Using a spatula, transfer patties to skillet and cook without moving them for 3 minutes.
8. Flip patties and cook for 1 minute.
9. Top each burger with 1 slice of American, Swiss or Cheddar cheese and continue to cook until cheese is melted, about 30 seconds longer.
10. Transfer burgers to bun bottoms.
11. Divide onion mixture among burgers. Place dill pickle slices and cover with buttered bun tops.
12. Serve immediately.

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