Bacon Blue BBQ Bash Burger Recipe

Bacon Blue BBQ Bash Burger Recipe

The “Bacon Blue BBQ Bash Burger” is a mouthwatering burger that combines the rich flavors of blue cheese, crispy bacon, and barbecue sauce. Here’s how to make this flavorful burger:

Ingredients:

For the Burger Patties:

• 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Blue Cheese Sauce:

• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For the BBQ Sauce:

• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For Assembling:

• 4 hamburger buns
• Cooked bacon slices
• Sliced red onion
• Lettuce leaves
• Tomato slices
• Additional blue cheese crumbles (optional)

Instructions:

    Prepare the Blue Cheese Sauce:

1. In a bowl, combine the crumbled blue cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
2. Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
3. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your preference. Refrigerate the blue cheese sauce until you’re ready to use it.

    Prepare the BBQ Sauce:

1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
2. Mix until the ingredients are well incorporated. Set aside.

    Shape and Season the Burger Patties:

1. Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
2. Season both sides of the patties with salt and black pepper.

    Cook the Burger Patties:

1. Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Grill or cook the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.

    Assemble the Bacon Blue BBQ Bash Burger:

1. While the patties are cooking, prepare the other ingredients.
2. Slice the hamburger buns in half.
3. Spread a generous amount of the blue cheese sauce on the bottom bun.
4. Place a lettuce leaf on top of the sauce.
5. Add a cooked burger patty on the bun.
6. Lay bacon slices on top of the patty.
7. Spoon a generous portion of BBQ sauce on top of the bacon.
8. Layer red onion slices and tomato slices on top of the BBQ sauce.
9. Optionally, sprinkle additional blue cheese crumbles on top for extra flavor.
10. Finish with the top bun.

    Serve and Enjoy:

Serve your Bacon Blue BBQ Bash Burgers immediately while they are hot and packed with the rich and savory flavors of blue cheese, bacon, and BBQ sauce.

These burgers are a delicious combination of savory, smoky, and creamy flavors.

Customize your toppings and condiments to suit your taste, and enjoy your Bacon Blue BBQ Bash Burger!