In N Out Burgers and Fries

🥘 Ingredients

• sweet onions 2
• unsalted butter
• salt 1 generous pinch
• sugar 1 pinch
• mayo ¾ cup
• ketchup ½ cup
• dijon mustard ¼ cup
• dill pickles 2
• chives 1 tablespoon
• garlic 2 cloves
• Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon
• salt and pepper
• unsalted butter 2 tablespoons
• all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons
• warm milk 1 cup
• smoked cheddar 1 cup
• gruyere ½ cup
• American cheese ½ cup
• fresh grated nutmeg ¼ tsp
• salt
• russet potatoes 3-4
• salt
• fry oil
• salt
• chives
• fresh parsley
• ground beef 1 lb
• salt
• butter
• garlic
• rosemary
• cheddar cheese
• cheddar jack cheese
• hamburger buns
• iceberg lettuce
• tomato 1

Caramelized Onions

1. 1

   Remove tops from sweet onions , halve, remove peels, and dice.
2. 2

   In a medium pot , melt unsalted butter over medium heat until bubbling. Add onions, salt , and sugar . Stir to combine.
3. 3

   Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for 45 minutes . Fluctuate between medium and low heat to avoid charring. Cook until onions are deeply caramelized. Set aside — half will be used in the Animal Sauce.

Animal Sauce

1. 1

   In a medium bowl , combine mayo , ketchup , dijon mustard , dill pickles , chives , garlic , Worcestershire sauce , and salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well combined.
2. 2

   Fold in half of the caramelized onions and stir to combine. Set aside.

Cheese Sauce

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan , melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in all-purpose flour and cook, stirring, for 45 seconds .
2. 2

   Gradually whisk in warm milk . Cook, whisking constantly, until sauce begins to thicken.
3. 3

   Remove from heat. Whisk in smoked cheddar , gruyere , American cheese , and fresh grated nutmeg . Season with salt to taste.
4. 4

   Cover and keep warm until ready to use.

Fries

1. 1

   Peel and cut russet potatoes into even batons.
2. 2

   Rinse and drain; submerge in cold water. Season with salt . Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour , or refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
3. 3

   Remove fries from water and dry thoroughly on paper towels.
4. 4

   Fill a heavy-bottomed pot with fry oil to about 2.5 inches deep. Heat to 325°F. Fry in batches for 3-4 minutes , giving a light turn halfway. Drain on paper towels. Repeat for remaining fries.
5. 5

   Increase heat to 375°F. Return fries in batches and fry for 2-3 minutes until crisp. Remove with a spider, immediately season with salt , and drain on paper towels.
6. 6

   For Animal Style Fries: toss fries in a large bowl with generous amounts of Animal Sauce and Cheese Sauce. Top with remaining caramelized onions, optional chives , and optional fresh parsley .

Burgers

1. 1

   Form ground beef into 8 thin patties (2 patties per burger).
2. 2

   In a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, sear any sliced onions for topping until griddled. Set aside.
3. 3

   Add a burger ball to the skillet and press flat with a spatula. Season with salt . Sear for 2-3 minutes per side. Baste with melted butter , garlic , and rosemary .
4. 4

   Melt a slice of cheddar cheese onto one patty and cheddar jack cheese onto the other.
5. 5

   Stack the two patties, placing griddled onion between them.
6. 6

   Slice hamburger buns and toast in melted butter on the skillet.
7. 7

   Spread a generous amount of Animal Sauce on both bun halves. Layer iceberg lettuce and tomato on the bottom bun. Add the stacked patties and top bun. Serve immediately.