These loaded burgers are one hearty meal in a bun. They're sure to satisfy the biggest appetites. —Christine Keating, Norwalk, California
Bacon-Blue Cheese Stuffed Burgers
Bacon-Blue Cheese Stuffed Burgers
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yield
4 burgers
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/3 cup bacon bits
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 4 romaine leaves
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
Directions
- Shape beef into 8 thin patties. Combine the cream cheese, blue cheese and bacon bits; spoon onto the center of 4 patties. Top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal. Combine the salt, garlic powder and pepper; sprinkle over patties.
- Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat on each side until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear, 5-7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms in oil until tender. Stir in the water and mustard.
- Serve the burgers on buns with mayonnaise, romaine, tomato and mushroom mixture.
Nutrition Facts
1 burger: 701 calories, 43g fat (15g saturated fat), 149mg cholesterol, 1280mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 48g protein.
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