Blue Cheese Burgers

Step up your burger game by making these Blue Cheese Burgers! They’re stuffed with blue cheese crumbles and topped with caramelized onions and bacon. Fire up the grill to make a batch of these burgers for pool days, game days, and cookouts! 

About These Burgers 

The blue cheese lovers in your life are going to go crazy for these ultra juicy burgers stuffed with blue cheese. 

The homemade burger patties are seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper. Dijon mustard and balsamic vinegar add flavor without detracting from the star ingredient — the blue cheese! 

Even though “blue cheese” is in the name of this recipe, the burger patties are not overloaded with cheese. The blue cheese flavor definitely shines through, but the flavor profile of the entire burger is well-balanced. 

We love serving these stuffed burgers on brioche buns topped with crispy bacon, peppery arugula, caramelized onions, and garlic aioli. You’re welcome to go the homemade or store-bought route with the toppings — do whatever is easiest for you! 

Tools You’ll Need

When grilling burgers, I rely on the following pieces of kitchen equipment to make my life easier: 

• Grill or Indoor Grill Pan — An outdoor gas grill is ideal for this recipe, but you can also use an indoor cast iron grill pan set over high heat. 
• Grill Brush — Be sure to scrub the grill grates before grilling the burgers. 
• Measuring Spoons — For measuring the mustard and balsamic. 
• Garlic Press — For crushing the garlic cloves. 
• Instant Read Thermometer — For testing the doneness of the burgers. 
• Grill Spatula — Don’t use your plastic kitchen spatula when grilling, it will melt over the high heat! 

Recipe Ingredients 

You’ll need a handful of easy-to-find ingredients to make these restaurant-quality burgers stuffed with blue cheese: 

Burger Patties: 

• 85% Lean Ground Beef
• Crumbled Blue Cheese
• Garlic Cloves
• Salt and Pepper
• Dijon Mustard
• Balsamic Vinegar

For Serving: 

• Burger Buns
• Caramelized Red Onions
• Baby Arugula
• Cooked Bacon (I prefer baking my bacon, but you can also use candied bacon) 
• Mayonnaise or Garlic Aioli 

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions to make these blue cheese stuffed burgers, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

Burger Grill Times

I generally grill our burgers for 2 minutes on one side and 3 minutes on the other. However, you can grill them to your desired level of doneness. 

• Rare: 4 minutes total (125°F)
• Medium-Rare: 5 minutes total (135°F)
• Medium: 6 to 7 minutes total (145°F)
• Well Done: 8 to 9 minutes total (160°F)

Recipe FAQs

Got questions about how to make this recipe? Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions. Feel free to leave any other questions in the comments on this post and I’ll respond with answers.

What internal temperature should you grill burgers to? 

The USDA states that burgers should be grilled to an internal temperature of 160ºF, aka grill them until they’re well done. 

But … I don’t do that! To me, a well-done burger is overcooked. We prefer our burgers cooked until they’re medium-rare / medium, which is 135ºF to 145ºF. 

Can the burger patties be made in advance? 

Yes, you can shape the patties up to 24 hours before you plan on grilling them. Store them airtight in the fridge until you’re ready to fire up the grill. 

Can this recipe be made with ground turkey? 

Most likely, yes. However, ground turkey contains much less fat than ground beef, which can create dry and crumbly burger patties, so I don’t recommend choosing a lean ground turkey. 

Can this recipe be doubled? 

Of course! If you’re feeding a crowd, simply double the ingredients list. 

Storage Instructions 

Leftover burgers don’t reheat very well, in my opinion, but they can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Try crumbling them into salads, servings in wraps, and more. 

Can the burger patties be frozen? 

Yes, you can freeze the burger patties before or after being grilled. If freezing the raw patties, I recommend placing a square of parchment paper between each one to prevent them from sticking together.

What to Serve with Blue Cheese Burgers

Serve these stuffed burgers with your favorite sides and appetizers. Our go-to sides are: 

• Fries: Grilled Sweet Potato Fries, Baked Garlic Parmesan Sweet Potato Fries, Oven Baked Seasoned Fries. 
• Salads: Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad, Fresh Zucchini Salad, Italian Mixed Greens Salad. 
• Sides: Grilled Zucchini and Squash, Rosemary Garlic Roasted Potatoes, Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad. 
• Drinks: Watermelon Mojito or Watermelon Mint Lemonade. 

Try Making Blue Cheese Burgers at Home! 

Next time you’re craving burgers stuffed with blue cheese, give this recipe a try!

Did you love how juicy the burgers were? Leave a comment below and give it a review for others to see what you thought.

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