Wisconsin Cheese Fondue Burger

Serving Size: 1

Ingredients:

1 beef burger patty (6 to 8 ounces)
Kosher salt to taste
Cracked black pepper to taste
1 medium Spanish onion, sliced
1 whole clove
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup (6 ounces) Riesling wine
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups (8 ounces) Wisconsin Swiss or Emmentaler Cheese, shredded
1 cup (4 ounces) Wisconsin Gruyère Cheese, shredded
1 burger bun, toasted
1 Granny Smith apple, cored, sliced into thin rings

Cooking Directions:

Season beef patty with salt and pepper. Brush heated grill with vegetable oil. Grill patty 5 to 7 minutes on each side or to desired doneness.

Meanwhile, cook onion and garlic clove in olive oil in pan over low heat. Add a little water if onion begins to brown. Cook until onion is tender and water is evaporated. Add wine; cook until reduced by half. Stir in cream; bring to a boil. Slowly stir in cheese; cook and stir until melted. Season to taste and strain fondue into another pan. Place grilled burger in fondue; let stand 30 seconds. Place burger on bottom of toasted bun. Fan a few apple slices over burger. Top with bun top. Reserve remaining fondue for additional servings.