Blue Cheese Burgers with Bourbon Caramelized Onions

If you are looking for a hearty burger with bold flavors, then these Blue Cheese Burgers with Bourbon Caramelized Onions is the one you need! The intense flavor of blue cheese is complimented by the sweet bourbon infused onions that will make your taste buds happy with every bite! 

This is the perfect burger for summertime gatherings! Think Friday or Saturday night bonfires with a burger and beer!

This was inspired by my Bourbon Bacon Onion Hot Dog on this site, and pairs well with this delicious Amish Broccoli Cauliflower Salad recipe!

Ingredients

Just a few ingredients pack a punch of flavor into this delicious grilled sandwich!

• Lean ground beef
• Butter
• Brown sugar
• Bourbon
• Vidalia onion
• Crumbly blue cheese
• Worcestershire sauce
• Salt Black Pepper
• Hamburger buns

See recipe card for quantities.

How to Make Blue Cheese Burgers

1. Step 1: Cook onions with butter on low in a large skillet for 20 minutes

2. Step 2: Add the bourbon and brown sugar to the onions. Simmer til most of the liquid is absorbed.

3. Step 3: Mix together beef, bourbon, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Shape into patties.

4. Step 4: Grill burgers to desired degree of doneness.

5. Step 5: Top burgers with blue cheese crumbles.

6. Step 6: Place burger on bun with lettuce, tomato, and bourbon caramelized onions.

Hint: let the grill run for 4-5 minutes to burn off any remnants, then clean it. I like to use this bristle-free barbecue brush (affiliate link) for cleaning the grill.

Substitutions

• Protein swap - use ground chicken, turkey, or venison in place of the ground beef.
• Cheese swap - use your favorite cheese in place of the blue cheese crumbles. Feta cheese would be a great one!
• Make it keto - use truvia brown sugar (affiliate link) for the onions (or leave it out) and make these keto burger buns to serve the burgers on.

Variations

Change this recipe to your own liking or follow some of the variations below.

• Bacon love - top the burgers with crispy cooked bacon.
• Deluxe - add guacamole, crispy onions or crispy jalapenos
• Kid friendly - omit the bourbon in the recipe.

Storage

Store the caramelized onions separately from the burgers and buns in the fridge, and reheat when ready. Good for 2-3 days.

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Blue Cheese Burgers with Bourbon Caramelized Onions

Shelby Law Ruttan

Delicious grilled beef burgers with the flavor of bourbon in the burger and the caramelized onions. The contrast of sharp and tangy blue cheese crumbles makes the perfect compliment to the sweet onion topping.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 3

Calories 578 kcal

Equipment

• grill
• Grill spatula
• Large bowl
• Large skillet
• cutting board
• chef knife

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Ingredients

  

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For the Bourbon Caramelized Onions:

• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ tablespoon brown sugar
• ½ cup bourbon
• 2 cups Vidalia onion slices
• 6 tablespoons crumbly blue cheese

For the Burger

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and Pepper , to taste
• 3 Hamburger buns

Instructions

 

• Melt butter in a large skillet over low heat until bubbly. Add onions and stir to coat with butter. Cook over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Once onions are softened, add brown sugar and bourbon and simmer until liquid has evaporated. Set aside and use for burger topping upon assembly.
• In a large bowl, gently mix the ground beef, bourbon, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper (if using) until combined. Shape into ⅓ pound patties and press a slight dent in the center of the beef.
• Place shaped burgers on grill that has been preheated to 350 degrees. Place burgers on grill and lower lid. Cook burgers until just about ready to remove from the grill.
• Place two tablespoons of crumbly blue cheese in well of burger. Lower lid and cook another 30 seconds to warm cheese on top of burger. Remove from grill and let set  10 minutes prior to serving.
• Garnish burger with caramelized onions, lettuce and tomato if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 578kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 40gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 542mgPotassium: 822mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 227IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 6mgNet Carbohydrates: 36g

Keyword Blue Cheese Burgers

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Food safety

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 160 °F (71 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.