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Blue Cheese Burgers

Blue cheese burgers aren't just basic hamburgers — they're a real treat, and the wise cook will make up a dozen or so for the freezer. If you like blue cheese, you'll never forget these burgers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people
Calories 1445.6 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl For thoroughly combining ingredients.
  • 1 Outdoor Grill For achieving a smoky flavor and perfect sear.
  • 1 Grill Tongs Essential for safely flipping and handling hot patties.
  • 1 Instant-Read Thermometer Crucial for verifying internal temperature and food safety.
  • 1 Baking sheet or tray For staging formed patties before grilling.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 3 pounds lean ground beef
  • ½ cup minced fresh chives
  • 4 ounces blue cheese crumbled
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 12 hamburger buns split

Instructions
 

  • Mix ground beef, chives, blue cheese, salt, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, mustard, and hot pepper sauce together in a large bowl until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove beef mixture from the refrigerator; form into 12 patties.
  • Cook patties on the preheated grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 5 minutes per side. Serve on hamburger buns. Allrecipes Magazine

Notes

Achieving the perfect blue cheese burger hinges on a few key details. Firstly, do not overmix the ground beef; overworking the meat will result in a dense, tough patty. Mix just until combined. The two-hour refrigeration period is critical—it allows the flavors to meld and helps the patties hold their shape better on the grill. For an even juicier burger, consider making a small indentation in the center of each patty before grilling to prevent it from bulging. For optimal flavor and texture, use a high-quality, crumbly blue cheese. Serving these on toasted buns is non-negotiable for a professional finish and better textural contrast. Be mindful of grill temperature; a too-low heat will steam the burgers instead of searing them, while too high can burn the exterior before the interior is cooked. A reliable instant-read thermometer is your best friend here.