Blue Cheese Bacon Brawl Burger
The Blue Cheese Bacon Brawl Burger is a savory and indulgent burger that combines the creamy richness of blue cheese with the smoky goodness of bacon. Here’s a delicious recipe for this flavorful burger:
Ingredients:
For the Burger Patties:
- 5 pounds ground beef (80% lean)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Blue Cheese Sauce:
- 4 ounces blue cheese crumbles
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Topping and Assembling:
- 8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy
- 4 hamburger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomato
- Sliced red onion
- Pickles (optional)
Instructions:
Prepare the Burger Patties:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped red onion, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Mix the ingredients until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
Prepare the Blue Cheese Sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine the blue cheese crumbles, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until you have a creamy blue cheese sauce.
- Set it aside.
Cook the Burger Patties:
- Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat.
- If using a grill, lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium doneness.
Assemble the Blue Cheese Bacon Brawl Burgers:
- While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
- Spread a generous amount of the blue cheese sauce on the inside of each bun.
- Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun.
- Add a cooked burger patty on the lettuce.
- Top the patty with two slices of crispy bacon.
- Add sliced tomato and sliced red onion.
- Optionally, add pickles if desired.
- Place the other half of the bun on top.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve your Blue Cheese Bacon Brawl Burgers immediately with your choice of side dishes, such as sweet potato fries or coleslaw.
This burger offers a winning combination of creamy blue cheese, crispy bacon, and juicy burger patties. Customize it further with your favorite toppings and savor the delicious flavor brawl!