 Bacon- and Blue Cheese-Stuffed Cheeseburgers
Makes 4 servings
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Image © Publications International, Ltd.
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Bacon- and Blue Cheese-Stuffed Cheeseburgers
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Ingredients
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4
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slices applewood smoked bacon or regular bacon
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1
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small red onion, finely chopped
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2
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tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
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1
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tablespoon butter, softened
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1-1/2
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pounds ground beef
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Salt and black pepper
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4
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onion or regular hamburger rolls
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Green lettuce leaves
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1. Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until chewy. Drain on paper towels; chop into small pieces. Add onion to same skillet; cook until soft. Cool.
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2. Place bacon, onion, blue cheese and butter in small bowl; blend well. Prepare grill for direct cooking.
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3. Divide ground beef into 8 balls. Flatten each ball into thin patties about 4 inches wide. Season patties with salt and pepper. Place 2 tablespoons bacon mixture in center of 1 patty; cover with another patty. Pinch edges together to seal. Shape burger until round and slightly flattened. Repeat with remaining patties and cheese mixture.
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4. Place patties on grid over medium heat. Grill, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (or, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes) for medium doneness (160°F) or until desired doneness, turning once. Transfer burgers to platter; let stand 2 minutes before serving. Serve burgers on rolls with lettuce.
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If you want juicy, flavorful burgers, do not flatten patties. Pressing down on the patties with a spatula not only squeezes out tasty juices, but for this recipe the stuffing might pop out.
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© Publications International, Ltd.
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Printed
from fbnr.com
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