Hamburgers with Blue Cheese Sauce
Elevate your burger night with these irresistibly juicy Hamburgers with Blue Cheese Sauce. Crafted from perfectly seasoned ground beef, these patties are cooked to tender, flavorful perfection and topped with a rich, creamy blue cheese sauce that’s both tangy and indulgent. The sauce is made with melted blue cheese crumbles, heavy cream, and a touch of garlic for a luxurious finish. Layered with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato slices, and sweet red onion on toasted buns, these gourmet-style burgers are as easy to make as they are impressive. Perfect for backyard barbecues, casual dinners, or any time you’re craving a bold twist on a classic, these hamburgers will have everyone coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1.5 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 pieces hamburger buns
- 4 leaves lettuce leaves
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 0.5 medium red onion, sliced
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the ground beef with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Be careful not to over-mix to avoid tough patties.
Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties about ¾ inch thick. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to help them cook evenly.
Heat a large skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the olive oil to the pan or brush it on the grill grates.
Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness, or adjust cooking time based on your preferred doneness. Remove the patties from the heat and let them rest for a few minutes.
While the patties cook, prepare the blue cheese sauce. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the blue cheese crumbles. Mix until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with 0.5 teaspoon black pepper and taste for salt, adding a pinch if needed.
Toast the hamburger buns lightly in the skillet, on the grill, or under a broiler until golden brown.
Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a cooked beef patty. Drizzle the blue cheese sauce generously over each patty, and top with slices of tomato and red onion.
Place the top half of the bun on the burger and serve immediately. Optionally, serve with a side of fries or salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2789 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 217.3 g | 279% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.6 g | 468% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 601 mg | 200% | |
| Sodium | 2869 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.3 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 60.1 g | 215% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 185.6 g | 371% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 542 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 1964 mg | 42% | |
*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.
