Hamburgers with Blue Cheese Sauce Recipe 🍔
Description:
These succulent hamburgers are paired with a tangy blue cheese sauce, nestled between crispy slices of Italian bread brushed with fragrant olive oil and garlic. This delightful combination of flavors will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more!
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Olive oil |
| Garlic | |
| 1 | Shallot |
| 2 | Red wine vinegar |
| 1/4 | Cup dry red wine |
| 2/3 | Cup unsalted butter |
| 2 | Blue cheese |
| 2 | Fresh ground pepper |
| 1 1/2 | Kosher salt |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Toasts:
- Start by toasting the bread on a baking sheet under a preheated broiler. Place it about 3 inches from the heat source and toast until golden brown.
- Brush the toasted bread with olive oil and flip it over. Toast the other side until it turns golden brown as well.
- Once toasted, brush the bread with olive oil again and rub it with the cut sides of the garlic for a burst of flavor.
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Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine the finely chopped shallots and red wine vinegar. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer until it reduces to a glaze-like consistency.
- Pour in the dry red wine and continue to boil until it reduces to about ¼ cup.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and swirl in the unsalted butter and crumbled blue cheese until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Keep the sauce warm until serving.
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Make the Hamburgers:
- Gently shape the ground meat into four 1-inch-thick oval patties, handling it as little as possible to keep the texture light and juicy.
- Season the patties with freshly ground pepper for an extra kick of flavor.
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Cook the Hamburgers:
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over moderate-high heat until it’s hot. Sprinkle the skillet evenly with kosher salt to prevent sticking.
- Carefully place the seasoned hamburger patties in the skillet and cover them while cooking. Flip the patties once during cooking.
- Cook the hamburgers for about 6 minutes for medium-rare meat, or adjust the cooking time to your desired level of doneness.
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Assemble the Hamburgers:
- Place each cooked hamburger patty on a slice of prepared toast on a plate.
- Generously spoon the warm blue cheese sauce over the hamburgers, allowing it to cascade down the sides for an enticing presentation.
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Serve and Enjoy!
- Garnish the hamburgers with additional freshly ground pepper if desired, and serve immediately while still hot and flavorful.
These Hamburgers with Blue Cheese Sauce are perfect for a cozy dinner at home or a casual gathering with friends. The combination of juicy meat, tangy sauce, and crunchy toast will make this dish a new favorite in your recipe collection!
