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BUFFALO BLUES CHICKEN BURGERS

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Categories Sandwich Chicken Backyard BBQ

Yield 4 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

Blues butter
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Buffalo baste
1/4 cup Tabasco® or other red-pepper sauce
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
Burgers
1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
3 tablespoons white wine
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic-pepper seasoning
4 round crusty rolls, split
Romaine lettuce leaves

Steps:

1. Prepare a medium-hot fire grill for direct heat cooking. Lightly grease the grill rack. 2. In a small bowl, combine the blue cheese and butter; blend well. Using a sheet of wax paper, shape the cheese mixture into a 1-inch log. Chill for 10 to 20 minutes or until firm. 3. Prepare the Buffalo baste by whisking the pepper sauce and melted butter together; set aside. 4. In large bowl, combine the ground chicken, wine and seasoning. Divide the burger mixture into quarters. Slice the blues butter into 4 pieces. Shape each burger into 1-inch thick patties enclosing 1 slice of blues butter in the center of the patty. 5. Grill the burgers, about 5 minutes per side, brushing frequently with the Buffalo baste. Toast the rolls on the outer edges of grill rack while the burgers are grilling. Brush the toasted sides of rolls with the Buffalo baste. Line the rolls with romaine and top with the bun.

BLUES BURGERS

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If you like blue cheese, you'll love the flavorful surprise inside these moist hamburgers from Dee Dee Mitchell of Longmont, Colorado. "They're so filling that just a serving of tangy coleslaw on the side makes for a hearty meal."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper
2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
2/3 cup barbecue sauce
4 onion rolls or hamburger buns, split

Steps:

In a skillet, saute mushrooms in butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Set aside and keep warm., In a bowl, combine the beef and seasonings just until mixed. Shape into eight thin patties. Sprinkle half of the patties with blue cheese; top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal., Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 3 minutes on each side. Brush with some of the barbecue sauce. Grill 10-12 minutes longer or until juices run clear, basting and turning occasionally. Drain the mushrooms. Serve burgers on rolls topped with mushrooms.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 1128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 43g protein.