- Calories 355
- Caloriesfromfat 34%
- Fat 13.3g
- Satfat 5.4g
- Monofat 4.9g
- Polyfat 1.5g
- Protein 24.6g
- Carbohydrate 32.2g
- Fiber 1.4g
- Cholesterol 61mg
- Iron 4mg
- Sodium 621mg
- Calcium 135mg
Grilled Blue Cheese Burgers
Becky Luigart-Stayner
Moist and tasty blue cheese burgers are sure to be a hit at your outdoor gathering. The blue cheese melts during grilling resulting in a flavorful and juicy bite. If you prefer, use feta, goat cheese, or sharp Cheddar cheese in place of the blue cheese.
How to Make It
Step 1
Prepare grill.
Step 2
Place bread in a food processor; process 30 seconds or until finely ground. Place breadcrumbs in a large bowl. Add milk to breadcrumbs; toss with a fork to moisten. Add salt, pepper, and beef to breadcrumb mixture, stirring just until combined. Divide meat mixture into 16 equal portions, shaping each into a 3 1/2-inch patty. Spoon 1 tablespoon cheese in the center of each of 8 patties; top each with 1 remaining patty, pinching edges to seal.
Step 3
Place patties on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from heat; keep warm.
Step 4
Lightly coat cut sides of rolls with cooking spray; place cut sides down on grill rack, and grill 30 seconds or until toasted. Serve patties on toasted rolls with desired toppings.
Step 5
Wine note: Enjoy a bottle of American zinfandel with this menu. Pietra Santa Zinfandel 2003 ($16) is loaded with jammy blackberry and raspberry fruit, along with smoky oak and hints of Chinese five spice that go great with grilled flavors, yet the typically soft tannins make it versatile enough to sip throughout the meal. --Jeffery Lindenmuth
Chef's Notes
Shape the patties the night before, and chill until you're ready to grill. Use bread left over from the loaf used for the tapenade to prepare the breadcrumbs. Set out lettuce, sliced tomato, thin red onion rings, Dijon mustard, and reduced-fat mayonnaise so guests can build their own burgers.
gothiqroze's Review
These were good, solid burgers. Used 95% lean beef, with gorgonzola and feta cheese. Very simple, good for a big crowd. Wouldn't recommend cooking them on the stovetop, though, as they fall apart-- definitely stick to the grill! May add some rosemary, lime juice, or cumin to the meat next time to give it a special zing.
MTN326's Review
Tasty and simple to make. Served on English mufffin as someone else suggested.
I think I will try some other cheese another time. Served with corn on the cob and baked beans--summer meal.
charoulli's Review
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steponme's Review
With a short and simple ingredient list; these burgers were amazing! I used 1/2 ground sirloin and 1/2 ground turkey and cooked them on a grill pan. Next time I'll grill outside; I'm sure they'll be even more amazing!
AlbqCook's Review
These are fantastic! I'm so thrilled that EVERY burger recipe I've tried from CL has been terrific (have you tried the CL Korean Burgers? Yum!)! We used ground turkey (no beef at this house) and they were very moist and tasty. I'll guess that I used more than the specified blue cheese because we really packed it in! I ended up using a few more breadcrumbs (from a loaf of French bread) to help hold these together. Served with Dijon mustard, mayo, and lettuce for the burgers, a green salad, and sliced apples on the side. Outstanding meal, thanks CL!
simonset's Review
I took the time to cook these on the charcoal grill! Great tasting and I made them a day ahead of time. The bleu cheese actually infuses the burger meat!
carolfitz's Review
We like CL's cheese-inside technique, takes a little more prep time in the morning but speeds cooking in the evening. Sprinkled the patties with some Montreal steak seasoning and sprayed them with cooking spray (rather than coating the grill). With Danish blue the cheese melted into the beef, infusing the burger.
SheauChin's Review
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rawr1011's Review
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3.5 stars