Blue Cheese Stuffed Bacon Burgers Food

BACON-BLUE CHEESE STUFFED BURGERS

Steps:

• Shape beef into 8 thin patties. Combine the cream cheese, blue cheese and bacon bits; spoon onto the center of 4 patties. Top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal. Combine the salt, garlic powder and pepper; sprinkle over patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat on each side until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear, 5-7 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms in oil until tender. Stir in water and mustard. , Serve burgers on buns with mayonnaise, romaine, tomato and mushroom mixture.

BACON, ONION AND CHEESE STUFFED BURGER

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium.
• In a bowl combine beef, garlic, hot sauce, salt and pepper, to taste, being careful not to over mix. Warm a skillet over medium heat and fry bacon until crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Keep heat on skillet and fry a pinch of the beef in the bacon fat to test seasoning. Adjust seasoning, if needed, then form 8 even thin patties, about 1/2-inch thick and set aside. Saute onions in bacon fat in skillet until tender, 5 minutes. Place onions and bacon in a bowl with cheese. Form a spoonful of bacon-cheese mixture into a ball, then place in the center of 4 patties. Top each with another patty and seal the edges. Grill burgers over medium-high heat, flipping once until desired doneness is reached, approximately 4 minutes each side for medium. Serve in buns with garnishes. Alternative: In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, sear the burgers 4 minutes on each side.

STUFFED BACON CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• Combine the jack cheese and chopped bacon in a bowl. Put the beef in another bowl and season with salt and pepper; use a rubber spatula to mix it in. Flatten 1/4 of the meat mixture in the palm of your hand. Squeeze together about a tablespoon of the cheese and bacon mixture to make a little nugget; put it in the center of the ground beef. Bring up the sides of the patty over the filling, making sure the cheese is completely covered by the meat. Flatten slightly for a nice patty shape. Set them side by side on a platter in the refrigerator while preparing the grill.
• Place a large grill pan on 2 burners over medium-high heat or preheat an outdoor gas or charcoal barbecue and get it very hot. Brush the grates with oil to keep the burgers from sticking. Grill the burgers for 8 minutes per side for medium. (The USDA recommends cooking ground beef until it is no longer pink and the internal temperature is 160 degrees F.) Remove the burgers to a clean side plate while you toast the buns.
• Rub the grill rack with more oil and place the buns cut-side down, toast for 1 minute. Serve the burgers with your favorite condiment and any garnish you like, such as lettuce, sliced tomato, onion, and/or avocado.

BLEU CHEESE AND BACON BURGERS

Steps:

• For bleu cheese butter:
• In a small bowl with a fork, smash together butter and 2 tablespoons bleu cheese crumbles; set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, stir to combine ground beef, 1/3 cup bleu cheese crumbles, bacon pieces, and steak seasoning. Wet your hands to prevent sticking and shape into 4 patties slightly larger than the buns. Cover with plastic and set aside in refrigerator.
• Set up grill for direct cooking over high heat. Brush and oil grate before cooking. Salt and pepper burgers and place on hot grill. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium. Serve hot on toasted onion roll. Spread with bleu cheese butter, lettuce, tomato, onion, and sliced avocado, if using.
• INDOOR: Follow instructions for preparing burgers. Preheat broiler. Place burgers on wire rack over foil lined baking sheet or broiler pan. Broil 6 inches from heat source for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium.

HEAVENLY BLUE CHEESE STUFFED BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, EXCEPT the blue cheese.
• Divide ground beef evenly.
• Press into a patty, remove center and create a deep well for the blue cheese. Add blue cheese to the well.
• Place center portion on top of blue cheese and press into place, careful to completely cover the cheese.
• Grill to desired doneness. Medium to medium rare is best.

BLUE CHEESE & BACON BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix together the softened butter and blue cheese until well mixed. Roll into a log about 2-3 inches in diameter and wrap in Parchment paper. Refrigerate until hardened. You can also freeze if you don't plan to use for a while.
• Once the butter is hardened, mix together the remaining ingredients in a large bowl by hand. Form the meat into 4-6 balls (depending on how big you want your burgers).
• Slice 1/2 inch slices from hardened blue cheese/butter log. Place each butter/blue cheese circle into the middle of the burger ball and press into middle, shaping into a thick burger shape. Repeat for all remaining burgers. Ensure that butter/blue cheese is sealed into the middle of the meat. Grill burgers until desired doneness.
• Cook bacon as usual on stove or oven. If you have non-peppered bacon, add a generous amount of pepper before cooking.
• Serve burgers on your favorite bun with bacon. Add your favorite toppings -- fresh tomatoes, lettuce, extra blue cheese, ketchup, mustard, extra blue cheese, etc.
• These are awesome! I love to make them huge -- 1/3 to 1/2 pounders and serve without a bun and have a salad as a side dish. They are so yummy!

BLUE CHEESE-STUFFED BACON BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Mix ground beef and bacon just until blended; shape into 8 (1/4-inch-thick) patties. Spoon 1 Tbsp. blue cheese onto center of each of 4 patties. Top with remaining patties; pinch edges together to seal.
• Grill burgers 5 to 7 min. on each side or until done (160°F). Place rolls, cut sides down, on grill grate; grill 1 min. or until rolls are lightly toasted.
• Mix mayonnaise and ketchup; spread onto cut sides of rolls. Fill rolls with burgers.

STUFFED BLUE CHEESE BURGERS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Mix first 3 ingredients just until blended; shape into 8 (1/4-inch-thick) patties. Spoon 1 Tbsp. blue cheese onto center of each of 4 patties. Top with remaining patties; pinch edges together to seal.
• Brush onion slices with dressing. Grill patties and onions 5 to 6 min. on each side or until patties are done (160°F).
• Mix mayo and remaining blue cheese; spread onto cut surfaces of buns. Fill buns with burgers, onions, spinach and bacon.