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The Daddy Melt

Our other favorite Nashville chicken joint, McDougal’s Village Coop, is renowned for its fried chicken tenders, Peyton Manning’s UT Knoxville fridge door bolted to the ceiling, and kegs of local Yazoo beer on tap. We renamed our favorite patty melt the “Daddy Melt” after owner Tommy McDougal announced the news of his first child and because it was his late stepdad Tanksley Foster’s favorite lunch. Unfortunately, the burger’s success led to its extinction. It was just too popular for a place whose motto is “Chicken and Beer.”

Ingredients

2 medium Cheater Fajita Onions (page 172)
6 thick, juicy Cheater Kitchen Burgers (page 119)
6 slices American cheese
12 slices thick white bread

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    PREPARE the Cheater Fajita Onions and set aside. The onions can be made ahead.

    Step 2

    COOK the burgers. Top with cheese during the last minute or two of cooking. Meanwhile, toast the bread and warm the onions.

    Step 3

    PLACE a burger on a piece of toast. Top generously with onions and cover with toast. Serve hot.

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