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.