Blue Cheese and Bacon Burgers; gourmet style hamburgers are just as easy to make as a plain burger, but taste so much better!
A few weeks back I got a nasty 24 hour stomach bug. I was in bed all day with a headache, the shivers, and feeling uncomfortable with stomach aches and pains. It was pretty crummy, but the worse part was that I completely lost my appetite. Nothing sounded good and my stomach couldn’t handle anything that was remotely satisfying.
It took me a few days into recovery to feel like me again, and once I was back to my normal routine, all that was on my mind was a Blue Cheese & Bacon Burger! A gooey big thick juicy hamburger! I went to lunch with my co-workers, my first opportunity to eat a burger, which I was super excited about! The menu was limited, so I picked an All-American burger with lettuce tomato, and a slice of cheese.
I couldn’t wait to sink my teeth into real food after eating pretty much NOTHING for several days!! Boy was I disappointed! The meat was as thin as a few slices of lunchmeat, it lacked flavor, and the bun was hard. Not what I was hoping for at all!! It was served with side of sweet potato fries and that was decent, but I still didn’t get the burger I was craving.
How hard is it to make a tasty burger? Not very, but if you want a great burger, you gotta make it yourself 🙂 Blue cheese and bacon are amazing together! Hello, restaurants, get this on your menu!!
This blue cheese and bacon burger is all the goodness I had hoped for! The flavors are in the burger, so there is no need for mayonnaise, mustard or any other condiments, although I recommend a few veggies. If your grill is buried in snow, pull out your skillet and fry these up!!
You’ll want to refrigerate your patties before cooking for at least an hour. Keeping the meat cold helps the patties keep their shape while cooking. I also have another handy tip; form a divot in the middle of the burger. This helps the meat cook evenly. Works like a charm!!
Satisfying and tasty, these burgers are delicious!
Want another burger to try? This Tortilla-Wrapped Fiesta Mexican Burger from Anyonita Nibbles is another tasty burger you’ll want to try!
Blue Cheese and Bacon Burgers
Ingredients
- 4 buns (hamburger or ciabatta)
- tomato, sliced
- lettuce
- avocado, sliced
For Patties
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 6 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Notes
Do not over mix meat or your patties will be dense and tough.

Norma Chang
Great idea incorporating the blue cheese and bacon with the ground beef. Your finished burger looks juicy and am sure delicious. Great tips.
Sandra
Thank you!
TheGreatZambini
This looks very Summery, I kind of miss warm weather right now. But I love these burgers anyways! My family calls this sort of patty a ‘stuffed burger’, and we always skip the roll and put it straight on the plate, with lots of yummy braised veggies heaped next to it.
Sandra
I eat mine with half of the bread and use a fork and knife to get all the goodies! Very filling!! Thank you for commenting 🙂
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
I have never put the formed patties in the fridge for an hour but I always poke a hole in the middle. I would love one of these burgers right now!
Sandra
It takes a little planning to allow the meat to get cold, and I have certainly cooked my patties right away, but I prefer the chill method. I’m hungry for one too 🙂
Karen (Back Road Journal)
Sorry your weren’t feeling good. Your burger must have tasted so good to you…much better than one you would buy.
Sandra
Thank you! I was glad not to get the 2-week flu that has been going around. Homemade is always best!
Sandra
Cheers, Joanne! Bacon is always a great addition 🙂
Adri
Oh, I could go for one of your burgers right now! IT sounds delightful! Thanks for the inspiration.
Sandi @ A New York Foodie
These look really great Sandra!! Just delicious! 🙂 Yum!
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, Sandi! It’s a nice change from the traditional burger!