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Bacon and Gorgonzola-Stuffed Burgers with Grilled Apples

Source of Recipe

David


List of Ingredients

Bacon and Gorgonzola-Stuffed Burgers with Grilled Apples


1 lb lean ground beef
2 tsp each Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp salt, + more to season apples
1/2 tsp ground black pepper, + more to season the apples
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
4 slices crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
1 large cooking apple such as a Rome, cored and cut into 1/2" slices
1/2 tsp canola oil
4 hamburger buns
1 small red onion, thinly sliced


Recipe


Heat a gas grill to medium-high or prepare a charcoal grill.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, mustard, Worcestershire, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly but do not overwork. Shape mixture into 8 (1/2"-thick) patties. Set aside.

Combine Gorgonzola cheese and bacon, then form mixture into 4 small patties.

Set them on top of 4 beef patties, then set remaining beef patties on top, pressing edges firmly together to seal. Set aside.

Brush apple slices with oil and season with salt and pepper.

Grill burgers until they register 160º F on an instant-read thermometer and there's no pink inside, about 4 minutes per side.

Meanwhile, on a cooler part of grill, cook apple slices until browned and tender. Toast buns on edge of grill. Assemble burgers, top with grilled apples and red onion.

Serve these burgers on sturdy, toasted buns or, if you like, grilled slices of crusty sourdough bread.

Makes 4 servings.