Blue Cheese Treasure Burgers
Sink your teeth into these decadent Blue Cheese Treasure Burgers, a gourmet twist on the classic comfort food. Crafted with a juicy 80/20 ground beef blend and seasoned to perfection, each burger hides a molten core of tangy, crumbled blue cheese that oozes with every bite. The patties are expertly sealed to create a stuffed sensation, then grilled to smoky perfection and nestled into toasted, buttered buns. Crisp lettuce, ripe tomato slices, and sweet red onion rings elevate the flavor profile, while a dollop of creamy mayonnaise ties it all together. Ready in just over 20 minutes and ideal for both backyard barbecues and cozy family dinners, these burgers offer an indulgent burst of flavor in every mouthful. Perfect for blue cheese lovers and anyone seeking an elevated burger experience, these stuffed treasures are as impressive as they are delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 pieces burger buns
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 pieces lettuce leaves
- 4 slices sliced tomatoes
- 4 rings sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently with clean hands until the seasoning is evenly distributed. Be careful not to overwork the meat.
Divide the seasoned ground beef mixture into 8 equal portions and flatten each portion into a thin, round patty about ¼ inch thick.
Place a tablespoon of crumbled blue cheese in the center of 4 of the patties. Leave a small border around the edges.
Carefully place the remaining 4 patties over the blue cheese-filled patties, pressing the edges tightly together to seal and form a stuffed burger. Gently shape the edges to ensure they are smooth and well-sealed.
Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grate or skillet to prevent sticking.
Cook the burgers for 4 minutes on the first side. Flip carefully and cook for another 4 minutes on the second side, or until the burgers reach your desired level of doneness. (For medium, aim for an internal temperature of 160°F/71°C.)
While the burgers are cooking, lightly butter the insides of the burger buns and toast them on the grill or in a separate skillet until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a blue cheese-stuffed burger patty. Add a tomato slice, a ring of red onion, and a dollop of mayonnaise if desired. Top with the other half of the bun.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Blue Cheese Treasure Burgers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3033 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 219.8 g | 282% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.2 g | 451% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 642 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 5408 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.1 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 153.6 g | 307% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 916 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 19.9 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 2447 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
