Blue Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Hamburgers are one of the best ways you can mix things up on the grill without needing to spend hours preparing.
This recipe is a bit of a secret weapon, and it’s our go-to when guests come over. They have no idea how easy these are to make, and the result is decadent!
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What Are Bacon and Blue Cheese Burgers?
The title says it all, these are hamburgers that you will make yourself and stuff with blue cheese and bacon. While this may seem difficult, it is actually quite easy, and you don’t need any fancy equipment to do it. Plus, it’s a dinner you can have on the table in 20 minutes.
How to Make Bacon and Blue Cheese Stuffed Burgers
Ready to tackle this recipe? Here are the step-by-step instructions!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (the leaner, the better)
- 6 slices of bacon
- Crumbled blue cheese
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Onions
- Mushrooms
- Burger Buns (3)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Truffle Mayonnaise (optional)
Editor’s Note: When we make these, we don’t use a binder in the meat as the brand we use doesn’t need it. But if your raw ground beef doesn’t adhere to itself well, mix one raw egg in with the meat before step 3.
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Step 1: Cook the Bacon
A bit weird to start with this, but before you do anything else, you need to cook the bacon. While you can throw it on the stove, we actually recommend microwaving your bacon because, for this recipe, the crispier, the better.
We recommend you start preheating your grill at this time as well.
Step 2: Chop
Once the bacon is cooked, set it on your cutting board to cool. In the meantime, slice the mushrooms and onions, and chop the blue cheese if it didn’t come pre-crumbled. When the bacon is cool, chop it as well.
Step 3: Make the Patties
Take your pound of ground beef and divide it into 6 equal balls. Flatten 3 of the balls into patty shapes on your cutting board.
Step 4: Stuff the Burgers
Top these 3 flat patties with blue cheese crumbles and bacon. Don’t be afraid to load them up, as the blue cheese will melt as it cooks! Top with salt and pepper, as well as a drizzle of Worcestershire sauce.
Step 5: Enclose the Burgers
Next, take the 3 remaining balls of ground beef and flatten them into the same size patties as you did for the step above. Press one onto the top of each burger you’ve stuffed. Use your fingers to seal all of the ingredients inside. The result will be a very thick-looking hamburger patty.
Step 6: Grill the Burgers
Place the thick patties on a sheet of aluminum foil and place them on your grill. Because these patties are stuffed, you don’t want to flip them constantly or baby them. We recommend leaving them for about 5-7 minutes before the first flip.
The cooking time will vary, but we have found these burgers typically reach a nice medium-well temperature in around 15 minutes. You will want to check with a temperature probe to ensure the burgers reach the internal temperature you desire.
Step 7: The Topping
While the burgers are cooking, since you don’t need to baby them, head into the kitchen and saute your mushrooms and onions in a little olive oil on the stove. Set aside.
Step 8: Put it All Together
When the burgers reach near the temperature you want, remove them from the grill. Remember, they will continue to cook as they rest.
Prepare the burgers by placing a thin layer of truffle mayonnaise on the bottom bun (or regular mayo will do!) Then put a small amount of mushrooms and onions on the bottom bun as well.
Gently place the burger on the bun and serve. Ensure napkins are nearby because this dish is a delicious mess!
Stuffed Burgers Expert Tips and Variations
- Always cook stuffed burgers on aluminum foil, as this will make it easier to flip and move them when needed. You also never know when stuffing might leak out!
- You can actually make this dish vegetarian. Replace the ground beef with Beyond Meat minced meat (this is the only brand that adheres well to itself) and the bacon for a tofu bacon alternative. Omit the Worcestershire sauce entirely.
- Kids sometimes have a hard time eating blue cheese, so grab some kid-friendly cheese like mozzarella for them and place a small amount of blue cheese in their burgers and let them fill the rest with mozzarella.
How to Serve Bacon and Blue Cheese Stuffed Burgers
Blue Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Burgers go well with fries and vegetables. When at a BBQ, we also find they can be served with potato chips or potato salad.
We do recommend serving these burgers on a plate, as they will be gooey once the cheese melts. You may also want to offer forks for small mouths and for those guests who prefer to use one for their burger.
How to Store Bacon and Blue Cheese Stuffed Burgers
Unfortunately, you cannot store stuffed burgers after they have been cooked, they simply don’t reheat well. We recommend making the exact amount of burgers you need to avoid waste.
Uncooked stuffed burgers can be stored in the fridge overnight but must be cooked and consumed the next day for best results.
FAQ
How Do You Keep Stuffed Burgers From Falling Apart?
The best way to keep stuffed burgers from falling apart is to cook them on aluminum foil and commit to only planning to flip them one time. You should also use your hands prior to cooking to compress the two halves of the meat together around the stuffing.
What is the Best Cheese to Put in a Burger?
When stuffing burgers, you want to use cheeses that you know will melt but won’t run out of the meat. For example, American cheese is too thin and will leave you with an empty burger. Instead, try a cheese like blue cheese, gorgonzola, or mozzarella.
What Can You Use to Bind Burgers?
If you are struggling to get stuffed burgers to bind, mix one raw egg in with the pound of meat to get it to stick. You could also use bread crumbs or flour as an egg-free alternative.
Final Thoughts on Bacon and Blue Cheese Stuffed Burgers
Overall, blue cheese and bacon stuffed burgers are the best way to upgrade your BBQ without having to spend a bunch of money on fancy meat. Plus, they can be made kid friendly and don’t take hours to grill. Just be sure you are careful when you flip them, otherwise, you will have stuffing everywhere! Enjoy!
Blue Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Hamburgers
Ingredients
- 1 lb Lean Ground Hamburger
- 1 Small Onion
- 6 Mushrooms
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Cup Crumbled Blue Cheese
- 6 Pieces of Bacon
- Sprinkle of Salt
- Sprinkle of Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 3 Burger Buns
- 2 Tablespoons Truffle Mayonnaise Optional
Instructions
- Cook the bacon on the stove or in the microwave until it is crispy. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat your grill.
- Chop the onion, mushrooms, blue cheese (if needed), and cooled bacon.
- Separate the ground meat into 6 equal pieces. If the meat won't adhere to itself, mix in a raw egg before separating.
- Form patty shapes with 3 of the pieces of ground meat.
- Top these three pieces with generous portions of blue cheese, bacon, and a drizzle of Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top.
- Take the remaining three pieces of ground meat and press one to the top of each loaded patty. Use your hand to gently form the sides around the stuffing.
- Place the burgers on aluminum foil on your grill and flip halfway through cooking to your desired temperature. It is recommended to make these burgers medium or medium well to allow the cheese to melt.
- In the meantime, saute the mushrooms and onions in olive oil.
- Place truffle mayo and the sauteed mushrooms and onions on the base of the burger bun, add a burger when it is done, and enjoy!
I couldn’t believe how much flavor this burger has. Quick prep + big flavor = I’m a big fan