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Blue Cheese Burgers with Crispy Pancetta and Onion Chutney

These indulgent burgers combine blue cheese in both the meat and sauce, topped with crispy pancetta and sweet onion chutney for maximum flavor.

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Updated on Fri, 03 Jan 2025 01:22:35 GMT
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Let me share my ultimate burger recipe that'll change how you think about blue cheese! These burgers are packed with flavor juicy meat blue cheese right in the mix plus crispy pancetta on top. After testing countless versions this combo with the blue cheese sauce and onion chutney is pure magic. Rain or shine this burger brings the wow factor!

The Secret To Great Burgers

Two game-changing secrets here: First mixing blue cheese right into the meat adds this amazing depth even if you're not usually a blue cheese fan. Second don't go too lean with your beef a little fat makes these incredibly juicy. And let's talk buns the right one makes all the difference go for brioche they're buttery and perfect for these fancy burgers.

Round Up These Ingredients

  • Ground Beef: Get it with some fat about 80/20 mix.
  • Blue Cheese: Some for the mix some for sauce.
  • Pancetta: Gets super crispy better than bacon.
  • Brioche Buns: Homemade or bakery fresh.
  • For The Sauce: More blue cheese sour cream herbs.
  • The Extras: Onion chutney lettuce tomato.

Let's Make Magic

Mix Your Meat
Crumble blue cheese into your ground beef mix gently don't overwork it. Shape into patties make a thumb print in the middle keeps them flat while cooking.
Get That Pancetta Going
Crisp up your pancetta in a pan until it's golden. Set aside on paper towels it'll get even crispier as it cools.
Make The Sauce
Mix crumbled blue cheese with sour cream some herbs salt and pepper. Let it hang out flavors get better.
Cook Those Patties
High heat is key! Cook them how you like but medium keeps them juicy about 4 minutes each side.
Build Your Beauty
Toast those brioche buns spread with sauce add your burger pancetta onion chutney whatever makes you happy!

Pro Tips

Handle your meat mix gently overworking makes tough burgers. Room temperature meat cooks more evenly. That indent in the middle? Stops them puffing up into balls. And please let them rest a few minutes after cooking keeps all those good juices in.

Mix It Up

Not ready for blue cheese in the burger? Start with just the sauce. Want it spicier? Add cracked black pepper to the mix. The onion chutney can be store-bought or homemade both work great. And those buns if you're feeling ambitious making your own brioche takes these over the top!

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Make It Perfect

These burgers are all about balance the rich meat tangy cheese crispy pancetta sweet chutney. Take your time building them layer those flavors. Whether you're cooking inside or firing up the grill these burgers bring restaurant quality right to your kitchen.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why chill the patties?

Helps them hold shape while cooking.

→ Can I use different cheese?

Blue cheese provides unique flavor but other strong cheeses work.

→ Why press burgers while cooking?

Ensures even cooking and good sear.

→ Can I grill these?

Yes, but handle carefully due to cheese content.

→ Can I make sauce ahead?

Yes, keeps well refrigerated 2-3 days.

Blue Cheese Burgers

A gourmet burger featuring blue cheese mixed into the patty, topped with crispy pancetta and blue cheese sauce.

Prep Time
35 Minutes
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Total Time
45 Minutes
By: Zaho

Category: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: British

Yield: 6 Servings (6)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 500g beef mince.
02 1 red onion.
03 55g blue cheese, crumbled.
04 55g fresh breadcrumbs.
05 1 large egg.
06 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped.
07 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce.
08 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard.
09 1 teaspoon salt.
10 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
11 Tabasco sauce.
12 6 slices pancetta.
13 Onion chutney.
14 Blue Cheese Sauce:.
15 150g blue cheese.
16 4-5 tablespoons sour cream.
17 1 tablespoon chives.
18 1-2 tablespoons olive oil.
19 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce.

Instructions

Step 01

Mix burger ingredients, form 6 patties.

Step 02

Chill 30 minutes.

Step 03

Cook pancetta until crisp.

Step 04

Cook burgers 3-4 minutes per side.

Step 05

Mix sauce ingredients.

Step 06

Toast buns, spread with chutney.

Step 07

Layer burger, pancetta, sauce.

Notes

  1. Chill patties before cooking.
  2. Can be grilled.
  3. Make sauce ahead.
  4. Serve immediately.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large bowl.
  • Skillet or frying pan.
  • Spatula.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy (blue cheese, sour cream).
  • Eggs.
  • Wheat (breadcrumbs, buns).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: ~
  • Total Fat: ~
  • Total Carbohydrate: ~
  • Protein: ~