In some high-end places, burgers are going for as much as $39 each (check out Burger & Beer Joint's menu if you don't believe me). So I've decided to start this weekly section where I'll post a burger recipe for those of us who can't afford that price tag every week.
Here's the recipe for a stuffed gorgonzola and bacon burger, via cheese-burger.net:
Makes Four ¼ Pound Burgers or Two ½ Pound Burgers
Be sure your one pound of lean hamburger meat is completely thawed before you begin. Place it in a bowl, and, in a separate bowl, beat one egg with a fork. Add the egg to the meat, and mix it together.
Add the following to the top of your meat:
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground black pepper
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Next, in a separate bowl, mix together ¼ cup crumbled gorgonzola, and ¼ cup chopped bacon. You can use bacon bits if you want – just be sure they’re the real thing and not those fake crumbled soy bits.
Now, you’re ready to make your stuffed burgers.
Use a patty maker if you have one, or form your patties by hand. Since these are stuffed burgers, divide your meat into eight equal portions if you are making four burgers, or four portions if you are making two burgers. Start by making the bottom sections, and lay them out on a plate. Make a slight indentation in the middle of each, and divide the gorgonzola bacon mixture evenly between the patties.
Next, make the top sections. Lay them on top of the filled lower sections, and press the edges securely together to form a seal. Your burgers are now ready to be grilled. Since you’re using lean beef, be sure to oil the grill before you start, so they don’t stick. If you want, you can do them under a broiler on low, but if you can, make them outside on the barbecue.
When they’re finished, top each with a slice of muenster cheese and some grilled bacon. Toast your buns, add your toppings, and eat.
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