Blue Burgers

I have been craving these babies for a loong time. And there are few things I can think of that are better than biting into the perfect, juicy burger with all the right toppings. Enter the Blue Burger. Bits of blue cheese crumbles tucked right into your hamburger patty... it's love at first bite.

I can't think of a better time to reintroduce my family to Mama's Blue Burgers then when the Padres were playing the Dodgers last week. Yes, that's right, we are Padres fans and we do not like the Dodgers. We aren't those crazy type of fans who won't talk to people who root for the wrong team or anything. We even have friends who are Dodger fans- gasp!! I mean, it's not their fault their were born into families who loved the wrong team. The only problem is we live in between San Diego and Los Angeles and unfortunately we are surrounded by Dodger fans. So, every once in a while, I pull out these burgers and we Devour the Blue.

These burgers are super simple to make and while they are extra delicious during a Padres vs. Dodgers series, they would be perfect this weekend for your Memorial Day BBQ.

Mama’s Blue Burgers
yields 4 BIG burgers and 1 BIG Dodger Loss

1.5 lbs ground sirloin (ground beef is fine)
3-4 oz blue cheese crumbles
1-2 TB diced garlic
Kosher salt & ground pepper
Mix above ingredients with a fork just until combined. You never want to over mix or over “work” your meat. Evenly distribute meat in the bowl and score the meat into 4 sections (ensuring each patty will be the same size). Grab a section and form a patty in the palm of your hand. Grill patties to desired doneness.

Toast buns on grill. Build your burger.


Optional and delicious toppings: mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomato, red onion, additional cheese & avocado.