Description
The classic BLT is transformed into a gourmet burger with juicy grass-fed beef, crispy bacon, and a life-changing whipped blue cheese sauce.
Ingredients
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- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (I used 1/3 less fat neufchâtel)
- 2 ounces Castello traditional Danish Blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 pound ground grass-fed beef
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
- 4 leaves of lettuce
- 1 large heirloom tomato, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the whipped blue cheese: Place the softened cream cheese and blue cheese in a small bowl and beat at medium speed until combined and nicely whipped. Set aside.
- Prepare the burgers: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Form the ground beef into 4 patties and season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Brush the grill grates with canola oil to prevent sticking. Place the burger patties on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- Assemble the burgers: Spread a generous amount of whipped blue cheese on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with a lettuce leaf, a burger patty, a slice of crispy bacon, and a slice of heirloom tomato. Cover with the top half of the bun.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your BLT Blue Cheese Burger!
Notes
For best results, use ripe heirloom tomatoes for maximum flavor. The whipped blue cheese can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you prefer a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the whipped blue cheese. Grass-fed beef is recommended for a juicier, more flavorful burger.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 40 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 mg