Is there really anything better than a delicious, juicy burger? As usual, I’m thinking of something other than the standard, ho-hum, boring fare. Instead, I’ve got my mind on something special—my blue cheese bacon burger with lemon aioli is the perfect indulgence. Top with purple onion, tomato and lettuce on an onion roll, and enjoy the ultimate burger experience.
Blue Cheese Bacon Burger
1 lb. ground chuck
1 clove minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1-1 ½ ounces crumbled blue cheese
Olive oil for drizzling
Onion rolls, split
Lemon aioli (recipe below)
Purple onion
Lettuce
Tomato
Cooked bacon slices
Mix first five ingredients together, lightly, making sure not to overwork meat. Measure out ¼ lb. meat mixture, and shape into loose ball. Lightly separate ball and sprinkle in desired amount of blue cheese crumbles. Form back together in ball, and press lightly into patties, closing up any open ends. Drizzle with olive oil and grill 3-5 minutes on each side. Serve on toasted onion rolls, and dress with aioli, bacon, sliced purple onion, tomato and lettuce.
Lemon Aioli
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ to ½ lemon, juiced
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives
Wisk olive oil into mayonnaise. Add remaining ingredients and stir.
