Name: Blue Cheese Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck (80% lean); 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles; 1 tbsp reduced sodium Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp dijon mustard; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper; 4 burger buns; Pickled Red Onions; Lettuce; Tomato slices; Be creative!

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

One of the perks of living in South Florida is that it’s grilling season all year long. These blue cheese burgers are melty, delicious, and your new favorite grilling recipe.

Prep

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

There is nothing wrong with a good ol’ cheeseburger with melted American cheese on top, I could eat those and forever be happy. I was at the market and saw these pre-made blue cheese burgers and was intrigued. Once grilled, the cheese melted into the meat and I was sold! Except, they were pretty dry and could use a flavor boost.

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

I used ground chuck, blue cheese crumbles, Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, garlic powder, and salt/pepper. Lean beef is great, but not for making burgers. You’re going to want that fat content to keep the burger juicy and flavorful, so I recommend ground chuck which has an 80% lean content.

overhead shot of mixed burger meat divided into three sections

Mix all the ingredients together in the bowl, do not over work the meat this can result in them falling apart and becoming tough once cooked. Once combined, divide the meat into four sections and then proceed to form a patty. 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.

Grilling

formed blue cheese burger patty on a propane grill uncooked

Now onto the grill. 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. You want to make sure your grates are oiled prior to cooking so meat doesn’t stick. You can use a paper towel dipped in some oil and just rub the grates you’ll be using.

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

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

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

blue cheese burger patties charred on gas grill with sesame buns on grill

When grilling, 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

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

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 burgers as much as I do!

Things you’ll need: bowl to mix meat, spatula, grill scrubber or grill daddy, propane grill.

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