Preparation

1. Heat Cuisinart Griddle to medium-high heat. 
2. Keep ground beef very cold and form into four loose balls, do not pack too tight. 
3. Remove ends of onion, peel, and slice onion into four equal rings. 
4. Drizzle vegetable oil on pre-heated griddle and coat griddle using paper towel. 
5. Place burgers on griddle with approximately 4-6 inches spaced between them (when you smash burgers, they will spread out).
6. Using Cuisinart cast iron burger press, press down on burger to approximately 4-inch diameter and ½-inch thickness, and hold for a couple seconds. Patty will have craggy edges that will become crispy. 
7. Place sliced onion on the griddle. 
8. Season burgers and onions with Cuisinart Bourbon Molasses Seasoning. Cook burgers for approximately 2 minutes until brown crust forms. 
9. Place buns on griddle and toast. 
10. Flip onions and burgers and add cheese to the burgers. 
11. Place the onions on top of burger patties and transfer to the buns.