Smoky Gouda Cheeseburgers

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a sheet pan with foil. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Peel the carrots; halve lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Transfer to the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat; arrange in an even layer. Roast 16 to 20 minutes, or until browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven.

Air Fryer: Cook the carrots at 390°F for 9 to 12 minutes.

Meanwhile, grate the gouda on the large side of a box grater. Halve, peel, and thinly slice the onion(s). Thinly slice the chives. In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise and half the worcestershire sauce. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

In a medium nonstick pan (or large for 4 servings), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the sliced onion(s). Cook, stirring occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned and softened. Carefully add the honey, remaining worcestershire sauce, and as much of the hot sauce as you'd like, depending on how spicy you'd like the dish to be. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until combined and the onion is coated. Transfer to a bowl. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Cover with foil to keep warm. Rinse and wipe out the pan.

In a bowl, combine the beef and grated gouda; season with salt and pepper. Gently mix to combine. Form the mixture into 2 patties (or 4 patties for 4 servings), about 1/2-inch thick. In the same pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the patties. Cook 4 to 5 minutes per side (flipping carefully, as the oil may splatter), or until the patties are browned and cooked through. Leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan, transfer to a work surface.

The USDA recommends a minimum safe cooking temperature of 160°F for beef.

In the same pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Working in batches if necessary, add the buns, cut side down. Toast 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until lightly browned. Transfer to a work surface. Assemble the burgers using the toasted buns, cooked patties, and caramelized onion(s). Serve the burgers with the roasted carrots and sauce on the side. Garnish the carrots with the sliced chives. Enjoy!