Name: Blue Cheese Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80%/20% lean-to-fat); 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles; 1 tablespoon reduced sodium Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 4 burger buns; Pickled Red Onions; Lettuce; Tomato slices

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Blue cheese stuffed burgers! A made-from-scratch burger recipe with tangy blue cheese, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and more. This burger with blue cheese is easy to put together, and the result is melty, juicy, and so delicious!

front close up shot of blue cheese burger with pickled red onion, lettuce, tomato, sesame seed buns, stacked on wood block

What are blue cheese burgers?

burger ingredients of blue cheese crumbs in a bowl, kosher salt, garlic powder, bottle of dijon mustard, pepper mill, pack of meat wrapped up

No, they are not burgers made out of blue cheese. They are hamburgers with blue cheese mixed in with the ground beef to make an incredibly juicy and tasty patty!

There is nothing wrong with a good ol’ cheeseburger with melted American cheese on top – I could eat those and forever be happy.

But, these blue cheese stuffed burgers use tangy blue cheese crumbles to infuse the burger with melty cheese in every bite. The extra layer of flavor takes a burger to a whole new level.

What is blue cheese?

It is called blue cheese because it really does have blue marbling throughout it. The blue marbling comes from the common mold Penicillium. You’ll know it by how it smells – it has a very unique odor.

Don’t let the word “mold” intimidate you – it’s actually perfectly safe to eat.

Blue cheese burger ingredients

burger ingredients in a bowl, over head shot of red meat, blue cheese crumbs, dijon mustard, and garlic powder

You actually don’t need much to make some juicy burgers. I think keeping it as simple as possible with a few spices is all it takes!

Here’s what I used to make tangy burgers:

Ground chuck
Blue cheese crumbles
Worcestershire sauce
Dijon mustard
Garlic powder
Salt and pepper

Best kind of ground beef for burgers

Lean beef is great, but not so much for making burgers. You’ll want some good fat content to keep the burger juicy and flavorful. I recommend using ground chuck which has an 80/20% lean-to-fat content!

Why add blue cheese to hamburger meat?

This is definitely a unique combination, I will admit! Blue cheese has a very unique flavor profile. I love how the earthy flavors from the cheese mix with the other ingredients in the burgers.

This burger isn’t for everyone, but if you love blue cheese then you will adore how this turns out! As the blue cheese melts, it makes the ground beef around it juicier too.

You don’t need to add extra cheese to it, the cheese cooks within the meat!

Making burger patties

overhead shot of ground beef mixture divided into three sections

Mix all the blue cheese burger ingredients together in a bowl. Do not overwork the meat – this can result in them falling apart and becoming tough when cooked.
Once combined, divide the meat into four sections and then proceed to form a patty.

Burger tip:

Make sure your patties are flat when forming or else they will turn into tennis balls and puff up when cooking on the grill.

You can gently push your thumb into the middle to help with this.

How to prep your grill

formed beef patty on a propane grill uncooked

Before you cook the burgers on your grill, you should make sure it is ready. Do this by pre-cleaning it, even if you think you already cleaned it.

Scrub your grill to get any bits/residue leftover from your last grilled meal. We were gifted a tool called the Grill Daddy, which uses steam to clean and scrub the grill. We love it!

After you clean it, you also need to oil the grates. This will make sure the burgers don’t stick to them. You can do this by dipping a paper towel in some oil and just rubbing the grates you’ll be using.

cooked blue cheese burger on the gas grill with char marks and melted cheese on side

How to grill blue cheese burgers

Grill time will depend on your preference, size, and shape of the burgers. The best way to ensure you’re achieving the correct temperature is with a meat thermometer.

These are the temperatures to cook the meat to in order to reach your desired burger done-ness level.

Medium Rare: 130-135 degrees F, about 4 min per side
Medium: 140-145 degrees F, about 5 min per side
Medium Well: 150-155 degrees F, about 6 min per side
Well Done: 160+ degrees F, about 7+ min per side

beef patties charred on gas grill with sesame buns

Grilling tip:

When grilling the burgers, do not press them down with the spatula because this will release all the delicious juices.

After you flip the burgers, you can toast your hamburger buns for a minute or two. I am partial to sesame seed buns, they are my favorite!

front shot of three blue cheese burgers next to each other garnished with pickled red onions, sliced tomatoes, and lettuce on a wooden block

Best toppings for blue cheese burgers

Remove your hamburger from the grill and add your favorite toppings! I added my pickled red onions, and they complimented the burger so nicely.

Here are some more topping ideas that will taste delicious with your blue cheeseburgers:

Sliced tomatoes
Lettuce
Onion rings
BBQ sauce
Bacon

close up of blue cheese burger with pickled red onion, lettuce, tomato, sesame seed buns, stacked on wood block

I hope you enjoy these blue cheese stuffed burgers as much as I do!

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