The Best Blue Cheese Burger Recipe
This is the best blue cheese burger recipe — bold, cheesy, juicy, and guaranteed to impress every burger lover at the dinner table.
If you like the unique taste of blue cheese, you are going to love this recipe!
At our house, we love a good burger loaded up with all kinds of our favorite toppings. We make them a lot at home, especially when the weather is warmer.
Give other burger variations a try too, like this fried fish burger, a blackened salmon burger, and these Big Mac smash burger tacos.
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Blue Cheese Burger Recipe
Today’s stovetop blue cheese burger recipe is absolutely the best. Blue cheese is definitely an acquired taste, but I think it’s safe to say that if you are a fan of blue cheese, you truly love it.
There is something about this unique and stinky cheese that is just so delicious. If you are still on the fence, add a little less of the cheese crumbles and give it try — you won’t regret it.
Enjoy these delicious burgers on sesame seed buns or make them into lettuce wraps for a lower carb option. And don’t forget to load them up with your family’s favorite burger toppings.
I like to add a side dish or two as well. French fries, sweet potato fries, Caesar salad, or veggie sticks are all great options.
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Burger Making Supplies
- Traeger 780 Pro Smoker Grill – This is our Traeger model. It’s the perfect size for families who like to entertain! Be sure to check out all of our must-have Traeger products.
- Meater Thermometer – We love this wireless meat thermometer. It connects to an app that tells you exactly when your meat is done!
- BBQ tongs – We keep ours by the smoker for easy use.
- Mixing bowls – You’ll need the largest one that you have for this recipe.
- Measuring cups and measuring spoons – We often eyeball the ingredients in this recipe now, but for the beginner it’s good to measure everything exactly.
- Parchment paper – Used to separate the patties as you make them.
- Kitchen scale – For making the burgers equal sizes.
- Burger press – This is optional, but good for making uniform burgers.
Tips and Tricks
- Make up the burgers ahead of time. Keep the individual hamburger patties separated with parchment paper or wax paper and store them in the fridge or freezer. When you are ready to cook the meat, pull out as many frozen burgers as you want.
- The cooking time will vary based on the thickness of the burger. Adjust accordingly.
- The best way to be sure your burger is safe to eat is to check the internal temperature using an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the patty.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning in this recipe to suit your family’s tastes. Try adding onion powder, black pepper, garlic powder, or your favorite seasoning blend.
- Store leftover patties in an airtight container in the fridge.
Ingredients
- Ground beef – Tender, flavorful, and hearty, I like to use lean ground beef, but any beef will do. You could also add ground pork if you would like.
- Egg – Helps bind the burger patties together while adding a little extra richness to the meat mixture. We love farm-fresh!
- Breadcrumbs – Panko breadcrumbs give these burgers a light texture and help hold in all those delicious juices. Feel free to use what you have on hand.
- Blue cheese, crumbled – Tangy, creamy, and cooked right into the patty, blue cheese gives these burgers their signature savory bite. Adding more as a topping is totally optional.
- Worcestershire sauce – Adds a deep, smoky umami flavor that takes homemade burgers to the next level.
- Hamburger seasoning – I love my homemade hamburger seasoning, but you are welcome use your favorite seasoning blend, Montreal steak spice, or even just add a teaspoon of salt and pepper.
Yield: 6 burgers
Instructions
1. Gather all of the ingredients.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, egg, and cheese.
3. Add breadcrumbs and seasoning.
4. Mix until well combined.
5. Make 6 equal balls from the meat mixture.
6. Form the balls into patties by hand or use a burger press.
7. Place the patties on a cast iron skillet or grill pan.
8. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F.
9. Serve burgers on fresh hamburger buns with mayo and additional crumbled blue cheese.
Additional Toppings
Try any one of these suggestions to customize your burger!
- We love this creamy garlic aioli.
- Lettuce and tomato slices
- Red onion
- Caramelized onions
- A few strips of crisp bacon
- If you are really hesitant about using blue cheese, try substituting it with feta cheese.
- BBQ sauce or hot sauce
Treat yourself to the best blue cheese burger ever with this simple recipe. Your taste buds will thank you!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does blue cheese taste like on a burger?
Blue cheese has a bold, tangy, and slightly salty flavor that pairs beautifully with juicy beef burgers. It adds a rich and creamy bite that burger lovers can’t get enough of.
What is the best beef to use for burgers?
Lean ground beef works great for homemade burgers, but many people prefer an 80/20 blend because the extra fat keeps the patties juicy and flavorful.
Can I cook blue cheese burgers on the grill?
Absolutely! These burgers can be cooked on an outdoor grill, grill pan, or cast iron skillet. Grilling adds an extra smoky flavor that tastes amazing with blue cheese.
How do you keep burgers from falling apart?
Using egg and breadcrumbs helps bind the patties together. Chilling the formed patties before cooking can also help them hold their shape.
What toppings go well with blue cheese burgers?
Popular toppings include crispy bacon, caramelized onions, red onion rings, lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, BBQ sauce, and even hot sauce for a spicy kick.
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Blue Cheese Burger Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ blue cheese crumbled
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp hamburger seasoning
Instructions
- Gather all of the ingredients.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, egg, and cheese.
- Add breadcrumbs and seasoning.
- Mix until well combined.
- Make 6 equal balls from the meat mixture.
- Form the balls into patties by hand or use a burger press.
- Place the patties on a cast iron skillet or grill pan.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes per side or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F.
- Serve burgers on fresh hamburger buns with mayo and additional crumbled blue cheese.
Notes
- Make up the burgers ahead of time. Keep the individual hamburger patties separated with parchment paper or wax paper and store them in the fridge or freezer. When you are ready to cook the meat, pull out as many frozen burgers as you want.
- The cooking time will vary based on the thickness of the burger. Adjust accordingly.
- The best way to be sure your burger is safe to eat is to check the internal temperature using an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the patty.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning in this recipe to suit your family’s tastes. Try adding onion powder, black pepper, garlic powder, or your favorite seasoning blend.
- Store leftover patties in an airtight container in the fridge.
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