My Granite City burger knock off recipe

MY GRANITE CITY KNOCK OFF BURGERS
a.k.a. Black & Blu Burgers
By Ron Pratt

Back here in the Midwest in 11 states is a chain of restaurants called Granite City Food and Brewery. Nice chain with a pretty extensive menu. Ambiance is pleasant plus there are large stainless steel vats of fresh brewskys being made! 

Well anyway I fell in love with one of their burger offerings and decided to duplicate it myself and it is a WINNER!!! 

Here's my recipe for it: 



1/3 pound 80% ground chuck 

wet burger with Worcestershire and then dust with garlic salt, Dizzy Pig Cow Lick rub and Arizona Dreaming from Penseys for a kicker.

meanwhile slice a large sweet onion into many layers and saute them in EVOO and butter up until they start to get a little crisp. Hit with garlic salt. 

grill burgers direct at 375 to 400 for 5 minutes flip for 4 minutes. 

meanwhile spread a tablespoon or more if you wish of Litehouse brand Chunky Bleu Cheese dressing on the bottom of a hamburger bun and a dollop of your favorite BBQ sauce on the top bun. (This is where I differ from Granite City in that they toast their buns.) 

while still on the egg place a handful of shredded mild cheddar cheese on the burger and allow to melt for about 1 minute. 

Remove and place an the prepared bun, add the grilled onions plus a piece of fried bacon cut in half and kick back for a delicious burger!