Bacon Blue Cheese Burger Recipe

Name: Bacon Blue Cheese Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds freshly ground chuck, (at least 80% lean, a.k.a. 80/20); 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 8 ounces blue cheese, sliced; 12 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and drained on paper towels; 6 large Hamburger buns, preferably homemade; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan on medium heat.
2
Add the onions, stir briefly to coat with oil and cook without stirring for 10-12 minutes.
3
Flip so that the onions on the bottom of the pot are now on top, and cook for another 10-12 minutes.
4
Flip one more time, lower heat and allow onions to caramelized until completely brown about 15 minutes gently stirring occasionally.
5
Remove from heat and set aside.
6
These can be reheated before you put the burgers together.
7
In a large bowl, mix ground beef, onion powder, salt and pepper until just combined.
8
Do not overmix, or your patties will be tough.
9
Divide into six portions and form patties, without pressing too hard.
10
They should be uniform in thickness.
11
Smooth out any cracks using your fingers.
12
Make these right before you grill them, so they stay at room temperature.
13
Preheat your grill, grill pan or cast-iron skillet to high heat and add burger patties.
14
If using a grill, cover with the lid.
15
Cook until the crust that forms on the bottom of the burger releases it from the pan or grate about 2 minutes.
16
Gently test, but don't flip it until it gets to this point.
17
When burgers lift up easily, flip, add enough blue cheese to cover completely, close lid if using a grill, and cook on the other side for another 2-3 minutes for medium to medium rare.
18
Remove patties carefully using a metal spatula and transfer to buns.
19
Top with caramelized onions and bacon and serve immediately.

1048

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds freshly ground chuck, (at least 80% lean, a.k.a. 80/20), 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Bacon Blue Cheese Burger falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bacon Blue Cheese Burger

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Variations & substitutions

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