Blue Cheese and Crispy Fried Onion Burgers
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Blue Cheese and Crispy Fried Onion Burgers – these incredible burgers with tangy and creamy blue cheese and crispy fried onions are perfect for your weekend barbecue.
During the past week I’ve taken a break from the kitchen. I told you I hurt my back and I just didn’t do much cooking, nor could I be bothered. Luckily I have hubs who is the best whenever I’m sick and waits on me hand and foot, and guilty though I should feel, I milk it for as long as I can.
As soon as I started feeling better I went full steam ahead and did some cooking. Among those things are these fabulous burgers, though this isn’t so much cooking as it is grilling. But I couldn’t help myself. I’ve been craving burgers for a few days now and I just did not want crappy fast food. So on my trip to my local grocery store I happened to see these blue cheese slices and I knew it then, blue cheese burgers were on the menu.
However, I did have a faux pas in the kitchen. I was actually going for caramelized onions to put on the burgers, but as I was doing a gazillion things at once, I forgot about the onions on the stove and burned them a bit, so crispy onions it was. But you know sometimes the best things to eat happen from accidents. And that’s what happened here. These onions were amazing, crispy and delicious. When hubs came in the kitchen and saw the onions he started eating them on their own, of course I had to put my foot down and stop him as I had other plans for those onions. He left me a few.
Now this is how I like to eat my burger, all loaded up with goodies. This is how a burger should be, it should make you drool and make you want to sink your teeth into it. So since it’s grilling season, have at it, go make it. NOW!
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Blue Cheese Burgers with Crispy Fried Onion
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 20 mins
Serves: 4
Blue Cheese and Crispy Fried Onion Burgers - these incredible burgers with tangy and creamy blue cheese and crispy fried onions are perfect for your weekend barbecue.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1 tsp pepper or to taste
- 2 onions sliced
- 4 burger buns
- 4 burger patties
- 4 blue cheese slices
- 2 large tomatoes sliced
- baby arugula or baby kale
- 4 tbsp sweet and spicy mustard
Instructions
- Prepare your grill for cooking over high direct heat.
- In a large skillet melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, season with 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper, then cook until crispy.
- Make sure the grill is cleaned and hot before laying down the patties. You might also want to oil the grill first.
- Season the burger patties with remaining salt and pepper. Add the patties to the grill and cook for about 5 minutes per side. DO NOT press on the patties while cooking.
- Lay a slice of blue cheese over each patty for the last 2 minutes of cooking. If you want to grill your burgers buns, add them to the grill now and don't leave them more than 30 seconds.
- Remove everything from grill and assemble the burgers. Spread 1 tbsp of mustard on the bun. Top with some baby arugula or kale, lay the burger patty, tomato slices, crispy onions and top bun.
Recipe Notes
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
Nutrition Information:
Serving: 176gCalories: 425kcal (21%)Carbohydrates: 23.38g (8%)Protein: 26.26g (53%)Fat: 24.73g (38%)Saturated Fat: 11.891g (74%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.48gMonounsaturated Fat: 9.17gTrans Fat: 1.212gCholesterol: 93mg (31%)Sodium: 839mg (36%)Potassium: 404mg (12%)Fiber: 1.8g (8%)Sugar: 3.4g (4%)Vitamin A: 1100IU (22%)Vitamin C: 3.3mg (4%)Calcium: 210mg (21%)Iron: 3.8mg (21%)
Nutrition Facts
Blue Cheese Burgers with Crispy Fried Onion
Amount Per Serving (176 g)
Calories 425
Calories from Fat 223
% Daily Value*
Fat 24.73g38%
Saturated Fat 11.891g74%
Trans Fat 1.212g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.48g
Monounsaturated Fat 9.17g
Cholesterol 93mg31%
Sodium 839mg36%
Potassium 404mg12%
Carbohydrates 23.38g8%
Fiber 1.8g8%
Sugar 3.4g4%
Protein 26.26g53%
Vitamin A 1100IU22%
Vitamin C 3.3mg4%
Calcium 210mg21%
Iron 3.8mg21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Ann Pierce says
We make these burgers using this recipe all the time during the summer and they are a regular hit with all of our guests. This is a great recipe!
Kristen @ The Endless Meal says
I picked up some ground beef and blue cheese for burgers tonight and looking at your pics has inspired me to fry up some onions too. Thanks!
Marianne says
Could you please be more specific regarding the mustard? I’m not familiar with sweet and spicy…what brand should I look for? Thanks.
jo says
Hi Marianne,
Here’s one you can use.
Elena Shetty says
This burger is the combination of me and my brother’s taste. Blue cheese for me and fried onion for him (i don’t mind this). You always come up with a perfect match Jo, that’s why i love your recipes so much!
jo says
Thank you Elena 🙂
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
I’m glad to hear you’re getting better. I’m still fighting the good fight. Acupuncture today and my back is plastered from top to bottom (literally).
We made your burgers and we were in love. 🙂 The mix of flavors is perfect.
jo says
Wow Maureen, I’m sorry to hear that, hope you get better soon. Glad you liked the burgers. 🙂
Trish @ Well Worn Fork says
Amazing looking burger!!!
[email protected] says
OMG. OMG OMG. You are right, that is how a burger SHOULD be. And stuff the caramelised onions, crispy is SO much better!!
I am sorry to hear you hurt your back. How did I miss that?
You know Mia isn’t actually scared about jumping down, right? She’s milking it too.
Your hubby is a legend. (But I thoroughly encourage you to milk it too.)
jo says
LOL I think Mia enjoys being picked up to go outside, we noticed something quite funny, if you pick her up and hold her with her butt up in the air the tail goes round and around counter clockwise, if you hold her with her butt down her tail goes clockwise. It’s hilarious! I’m going to miss this once the deck is done.
Rachel (Rachel's Kitchen NZ) says
Oh, I have so been craving for a burger the last few days and this looks soooo good Jo!
Senika @ Foodie Blog Stalker says
Bleu cheese on burgers really take them over the edge! That salty, tangy bite is to die for. And, I’m pretty sure crispy onions were the way to go! A slight crunch can’t hurt. Yum!! Glad you’re feeling better, Jo 🙂
jo says
Thanks Senika! 🙂
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
Carmelized, crispy…I’ll take them either way! And I love blue cheese! This sounds like a match made in heaven! Pinning!
jo says
Thanks Michelle!
Mike | Chili Pepper Madness says
Oh baby! I LOVE blue cheese on burgers or steaks. Thanks for the reminder. Getting the grill ready soon.