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Preheat the grill.
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In a bowl, mix the meat.
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Form 4 (3-ounce patties) by using a scoop.
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Push them down and make little indentations in the middle to hold the flavors.
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Place a teaspoon of garlic paste in the middle of each patty and add a little chunk of blue cheese tucked right on top of the garlic paste.
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Add a good twist of black pepper.
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Take another 3 ounce scoop of meat, make it flat in your hand and place right on top of the other half.
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Take your fingers and just seal the 2 patties up and refrigerate until you are ready to grill.
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Meanwhile: Split the pieces of bread, and pull out some of the soft center to make a hole for the burger.
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Place the bread face down on the grill to toast.
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Place the burger in the bread, and top with your favorite condiments.
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1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1 pound peeled garlic cloves, store bought
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Gray sea salt and freshly ground pepper
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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Heat an ovenproof saucepan on the stovetop.
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When it's hot, add the extra-virgin olive oil.
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Next, add the cloves and season with salt and pepper.
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Let the cloves begin to caramelize, then put the pan in the preheated oven.
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Roast cloves in the oven for about 30 minutes or until they are nicely browned.
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(Starting the garlic on the stove will save at least 20 minutes of roasting time).
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Let cool.
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When cool enough to handle easily, put the roasted garlic into a small bowl, mash with a fork and add oil from the pan until a paste forms.
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Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator, for up to 1 week.
