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09/18/2011 National Cheeseburger Day Blue Cheese Burgers

Source of Recipe

Yum Sugar


Recipe Introduction

Fire up the grill or head to your favorite restaurant because today is National Cheeseburger Day! There are several theories about the origins of the cheeseburger. First said to be created between 1924 and 1926 by a chef named Lionel Sternberger in Pasadena, California, the story says that a homeless man suggested Sternberger should add a slice of cheese to his hamburger order. He complied, added it to his menu and the rest is history. Since then cheeseburgers have become a staple at American cookouts and restaurants. Hungry yet? We hope you enjoy National Cheeseburger Day today! Punch Bowl

List of Ingredients

HOME COOKIN’ 09/18/2011 National Cheeseburger Day Blue Cheese Burgers


Blue Cheese Burgers


For aioli:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/8 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/8 cup grapeseed oil
3/4 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Cayenne pepper
1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped

For burgers:
2 pounds ground beef chuck
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces blue cheese
Four 1/2-inch-thick slices of red onion Four
1/2-inch-thick beefsteak tomato slices
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 ounces arugula
4 large whole wheat buns, split in half


Recipe



Make aioli:

In a medium bowl, whisk the mayonnaise. Gradually whisk in the olive oil and the grapeseed oil. Add the lemon juice and season with cayenne.

Using the flat side of a chef's knife, mash the garlic to a paste with a generous pinch of salt. Whisk the garlic paste into the medium bowl of mayonnaise, then transfer the aioli to a serving bowl.

In a bowl, combine the beef, garlic, salt, pepper, and mix gently but thoroughly. Divide into 8 equal patties.

In a separate bowl, crumble the cheese and form into 4 equal patties. Place 1 cheese patty on each of 4 beef patties. Top with remaining 4 beef patties, pinching the edges under to seal the cheese completely.

1. Light a grill. Thread each onion slice onto a skewer. Brush the onion and tomato slices with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Lightly brush the grate with vegetable oil. Grill the onions over a medium-hot fire until charred and tender, about 5 minutes per side. Grill the tomato slices until charred, about 1 minute per side.

2. Place the burgers on the grill over a medium-hot fire until browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter and let stand for 2 minutes.

3. Brush the cut sides of the rolls with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and grill until lightly browned, about 10 seconds. Set the burgers on the rolls, top with the onion, tomato and arugula and serve.

Serves 4.