My Favorite Hamburger – Blue Cheese and Bacon

Blue Cheese and Bacon Hamburgers

A few day ago, I told you what my favorite pizza was, today it’s all about burgers – Blue Cheese and Bacon Burgers!  I love a good burger – especially one that doesn’t skimp on the toppings!  This recipe was created in an attempt to re-create an amazing burger I had while vacationing in Florida.  It’s now our “house” burger (except for the kids, they still prefer regular cheeseburgers) – and my favorite!  The secret is in the sauce – it’s got bite!  Creamy mayonnaise mixed with sour cream, the kick of blue cheese and of course a dash of hot sauce!  The smokey bacon combined with fresh lettuce and garden tomatoes provides the perfect contrast.  I hope you give this one a try – it’ll soon become your favorite too!

Blue Cheese and Bacon Hamburgers

6 hamburgers (I make mine using 2 pounds ground beef, formed into patties and sprinkled with kosher salt and lots of black pepper)

6 hamburger buns (I make these also – recipe here)

lettuce

tomato

bacon (1 – 2 slices per hamburger)

creamy blue cheese dressing (recipe follows – adapted from the Joy of Cooking)

Grill hamburgers until cooked through, as desired.  We prefer ours medium-well.  Lightly toast each hamburger bun and assemble.  Serve immediately with lots of napkins!  Enjoy!

Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sour cream

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 – 2 cloves minced garlic (the garlic flavor increases as this sits)

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

salt

pepper

hot sauce (to taste, or you can leave it out)

2 ounce blue cheese

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.  Cover and refrigerate for 1/2 hour to let the flavors come together.  Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.  This also makes a fantastic salad dressing!

I have never tasted a bottled blue cheese dressing that I liked more than this – it’s very distinctive!  The total cost for this dressing is only $1.85, I usually double it and use half for burgers and half as salad dressing for the week.  Not a bad deal!

Do you make your own salad dressings?  If not, why?  What are your favorite toppings for hamburgers?  I’d love to hear from you!

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