French Onion Burger

This is my onion soup burger recipe made with French onion soup seasoning or dip mix and topped with a BBQ onion marmalade. I have been absolutely obsessed with French onion dip mix since I got back into making my zero point onion dip.

Also, it has been a long time since I have made my famous BBQ onion marmalade. You can also call it an onion jam. I had a couple extra packets of my favorite onion seasonings mix. Then, I thought, why not put those two together.

So, here is where I created a French onion burger made with onion soup mixed and topped with marmalade. Using a packet of onion dip and seasoning mix is the easiest way to season a burger and make it taste absolutely incredible.

Now, don't be wary of this recipe. My husband is not the biggest onion fan, he would probably say he hates onions; but he LOVED this recipe! I am the biggest onion fan and this was perfect for me as well.

Have you tried my BBQ onion jam?! It is one of my most popular and favorited recipes. I typically just pair it with a classic turkey burger. Well, I stepped it up a notch and served it over my French onion burger.

Basically French onion soup, in burger form! Seriously, all you need is a packet of French onion seasonings and some ground chicken. Add my onion marmalade on top and you do not need anymore toppings.

Talk about a low ingredient, quick and delicious meal. This recipe has it all and more!!

Ingredients for French Onion Burger

The ingredients are very minimal for this French onion burger. Seriously, all you need is a packet of French onion seasonings and some ground chicken, for the burger part at least.

We are keeping it very minimal for the onion marmalade which goes on the burger as well. Plus, this can be completely option if you do not want to add it.

For the cooking instrument, we are keeping it simple. I made these on the stovetop. It suddenly decided to pour down rain so we could not use the grill, thanks Florida! However, these can be made on the grill, which I have before. In addition, these can be made in the oven, air fryer, or just about anything you have.

Seriously, all you need is a packet of French onion seasonings and some ground chicken, for the burger part.

• Ground chicken breast
• French onion seasonings mix

Ground Chicken

This recipe does not necessarily need ground chicken breast. However, I think that chicken goes great with French onion. Haven't you heard of French onion chicken?

I was keeping this recipe healthier and less fatty you could say. This is why I use 98% fat-free ground chicken breast. Regular ground chicken works fine as well. However, it has more fat. If you are doing WW (weight watchers), you will be mindful of which one you chose.

This recipe is great with ground turkey breast as well. They both have a similar flavor as compared to other meats. Again, if on WW, be mindful of choosing 99% fat free turkey. However, normal turkey works fine too.

French Onion Burger Seasoning

Now, this is important so pay attention. We will be using French onion dip and seasonings mix. Did you catch that, French onion dip and seasonings mix. This is not a soup recipe, leave the soup mixes at home.

Well you can make this French onion burger with onions soup mix but I do not like to. The soup mix is thicker and chunkier. The seasonings mix is more ground up, perfect for this.

It can be a little difficult to find in stores. You will not find this in the soup aisle with the soup mixes. This, at least in my local grocery store, is found in the condiments aisle. You know, where the ketchup and what not is. In my store, it is found on the top shelf, above the salad dressings. It is similar to a Ranch seasonings packet, and is found next to it.

Speaking of Ranch seasonings packet, if you want to make a similar healthy recipe, grab that Ranch and make my healthy homemade Ranch dip! A pretty similar recipe to this and is also great as a Weight Watchers zero point veggie dip.

There are a lot of varieties of onion dip mix that you can buy; however, I grabbed this one. This one is my favorite. It is also gluten free, if that is a concern for you.

Really, you do not need any other seasonings.

Add a burger bun too, if you want to. Keep this low carb, without a bun. Alternatively, add any bun of your choosing.

Want to Make You Own Dip Mix?

While I go the easy and lazy route for this French onion burger recipe with the mix packets, you can make your own.

To create your own French onion dip mix, combine the following ingredients:

• Dried minced onion (1 tablespoon)
• Dried parsley (1 tablespoon)
• Onion powder (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (¼ teaspoon)
• Garlic powder (⅛ teaspoon)

In addition, add some diced chives for extra onion flavor! But, it is not necessary.

Alternative Ways to Make the Burger

This burger with onion soup mix is incredible. But, I get it, not everyone wants to make that. An alternative way to make the patty, that would still be amazing with this onion jam, is a Worcestershire burger. Add the following ingredients, instead of the onion seasonings mix.

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ cup fresh minced diced onion
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ⅛ cup Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• ½ tablespoon panko breadcrumbs
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Following the remaining instructions but use these seasonings. Using the Worcestershire makes it tastes more like a beef burger, while keeping it healthier.

Onion Jam Ingredients

I am a HUGE burger fan. And there’s nothing I love more on my burger than my BBQ Onion Jam. It adds to the flavor of any type of burger you’re making. No cheese needed when the patty and topping are this good!

This is also a very simple recipe, only three ingredients are needed.

• Onion
• Brown Sugar
• BBQ Sauce

Plus some water, but that does not really count.

Onion

This onion marmalade for the burger has some sweetness in it. Therefore, I like using a sweet vidalia onion. However, you can use a white or yellow onion, if that is that you have on hand. The onion jam is so rich and delicious that you really will not notice which onion you use.

Brown Sugar

I always, typically, use brown sugar replacement. It is easy grab a huge package from Amazon and that is what I always use. I do not mind using a replacement sugar. However, I know some people have concerns with that. You can substitute a brown sugar blend or just straight brown sugar.

The brown sugar really helps thicken the onion marmalade to put it on top of the burger. It is pretty necessary for this recipe.

BBQ Sauce

With the BBQ sauce, I choose to use a sugar free one. G Hughes is usually my go-to. You are more than welcome to use any of your favorite BBQ sauces. I want this recipe to be something you, enjoy and love, and that just speaks you.

Now that I think we have covered all the ingredients, substitutions and reasonings, let's make a French onion burger!

How to Make a French Onion Burger

Basically this is French onion soup, in burger form! Seriously, all you need is a packet of French onion seasonings and some ground chicken. Add my onion marmalade on top and you do not need anymore toppings.

Now, don't be wary of this recipe. My husband is not the biggest onion fan, he would probably say he hates onions; but he LOVED this recipe! I am the biggest onion fan and this was perfect for me as well.

To prepare, heat a large pan over medium heat, greased with cooking spray.

Burgers

Start by placing the ground chicken into a large bowl. Open the seasonings packet and sprinkle the entire packet over the ground chicken. Using your hands, thoroughly mix the seasonings into the meat.

Really, no other seasonings are required! A burger with onion soup mix is seasoning enough.

Form the meat into four equal sized patties. You can use your hands. Alternatively, use a burger press. Either way, be sure to grease your hands or the press very well with cooking spray as chicken is very sticky.

Add to formed patties to the heated pan and cook until thoroughly cooked, about 6 minutes per side, flipping once. Use a meat thermometer to know exactly when the chicken is done cooking.

Onion Jam

While burgers are cooking, start working on the onion marmalade.

To prepare, heat a small pan over medium to medium/high heat, greased with cooking spray.

Slice half the onion into thin strips, as thin or thick as you would like. Add to the pan and begin to cook. Sauté and stir the onions until desired wellness, about 5-6 minutes.

Once the onions are softened to your likeness, reduce the heat to medium and add in the water and brown sugar. Stir together, then bring the temperature back up a little. Bring the mixture to a slight simmer and simmer until it has slightly thickened.

Pour in the BBQ sauce and bring back up to simmer. Simmer until the mixture reaches your desires thickness. However, remember that the mixture will thicken more once it has cooled.

Assemble your burgers and do not add any other toppings, because you do not need them! Really, no other toppings are required, not even cheese. This onion jam and French onion burger are so delicious that nothing else is needed. However, you are more than welcome to add anything that you want, of course.

Leftovers

This recipe makes 4 burgers. I typically make this with my husband. We will both eat a burger for dinner, then eat the two leftover patties for lunch. I might do a bun-less burger for lunch, to keep it light. The patties should be good in the fridge, in an air tight container, for about 4 days.

For the onion jam, I will typically store it in a separate air tight container. That will be good in the fridge for a couple days as well.

If you have leftover onion, make my crispy onions (which would also be good on this burger), onion rings, or copycat bloomin' onion.

With any leftover onion seasonings mix, make my zero point onion dip.

More French Onion Recipes

If you love this recipe, which you will, you will need to check out my French onion chicken or French onion chicken meatballs. The French onion chicken is pretty popular!

Video Tutorial

Are you more of a visual learner? Watch me make the French onion burger or the onion marmalade then come back here for more detailed instructions.

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French Onion Burger

Have you tried my BBQ onion jam?! It is one of my most popular and favorited recipes. Well, I stepped it up a notch and served it over my French onion burger. Basically French onion soup, in burger form!

Seriously, all you need is a packet of French onion seasonings and some ground chicken. Add my onion marmalade on top and you do not need anymore toppings. Talk about a low ingredient, quick and delicious meal. This recipe has it all and more!!

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Sides to serve with a French onion burger

WW Points:

Are you on WW and looking for a points value? Click on this link and the points will automatically calculate for you. It does not include the bun; however, you can add whichever one you choose into the recipe builder. Everything is zero points, unless chicken has points for you.