Smoky, But Oh So Gouda Burger - Sutter Home Family Vineyards

Ingredients

• 1 pound chuck
• 1 pound sirloin
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
• 1/4 cup grated sweet onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 cup packaged real bacon bits
• 1 1/2 cups cubed smoked Gouda cheese (1/4-inch to 1/2-inch cubes)
• Vegetable oil, for brushing on the grill rack
• 1 bottle (18 oz) Original Barbeque Sauce
• 6 (4 1/2-inch) Kaiser rolls
• 1/4 cup softened butter
• 1 1/2 cups French Fried Onions