Imagine biting into a juicy burger where molten blue cheese oozes out with every delicious bite, perfectly complemented by sweet caramelized red onions and tender wilted spinach. This isn't just another burger recipe - this is a gourmet experience that transforms an ordinary meal into an extraordinary culinary adventure. Whether you're a burger enthusiast or a home cook looking to impress, this Blue Cheese Stuffed Burger will elevate your grilling game to restaurant-quality levels in just 25 minutes!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Buns for serving
Instructions
- Remove ground beef from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions, approximately 4 ounces each. Create a shallow indentation in the center of each patty to prevent bulging during cooking.
- Season both sides of each patty generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Crumble blue cheese and place approximately 2 tablespoons in the center of each patty, folding beef over to completely encase the cheese.
- Preheat grill or heavy skillet to medium-high heat, around 400°F.
- Cook burgers for 5-6 minutes on first side, allowing a nice crust to form without moving them.
- Flip burgers and cook an additional 4-5 minutes for medium doneness, or adjust time for preferred level of cooking.
- While burgers cook, sauté sliced red onions in a separate pan until caramelized and slightly translucent.
- Add fresh spinach to onions and cook until just wilted, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Toast burger buns lightly and place cooked burgers on bottom bun.
- Top each burger with caramelized red onion and wilted spinach mixture.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your blue cheese stuffed burger.
Tips
- • Always let ground beef rest at room temperature before cooking to ensure even heat distribution • Create a small indentation in burger patties to prevent them from puffing up during cooking • Use high-quality blue cheese for maximum flavor impact • Don't press down on burgers while grilling - this releases precious juices • Let burgers rest for 3-4 minutes after cooking to redistribute internal moisture • For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of Worcestershire sauce to your ground beef • Use a meat thermometer to achieve perfect doneness (medium is recommended at 160°F) • Toast your buns for added texture and to prevent sogginess
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 110mg
