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Blue Cheese Burgers With Crispy Pancetta

Blue Cheese Burgers With Crispy Pancetta That Wow Every Bite

Delicious Blue Cheese Burgers with Crispy Pancetta, a comforting twist on a classic meal packed with flavor.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 burgers
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Burger Patties
  • 1 pound Beef Mince 15-20% fat content
  • 1 medium Red Onion Finely diced
  • 1 cup Blue Cheese (crumbled) Substitute with goat cheese for a milder twist
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Breadcrumbs Panko works great for extra crunch
  • 1 Egg (lightly beaten) Essential for binding
  • 1/4 cup Flat-leaf Parsley Feel free to substitute with any other herbs
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce Soy sauce can be a suitable swap
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Use yellow mustard for a different twist
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Basic seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Basic seasoning
  • 1 dash Tabasco Sauce Omit for a milder option
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Caramelised Onion Chutney
  • 6 slices Pancetta Substitute with bacon if desired
  • 1/2 cup Easy Blue Cheese Sauce Combine blue cheese, sour cream, chives, olive oil, and Worcestershire

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • plate
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the beef mince, finely diced red onion, crumbled blue cheese, and fresh breadcrumbs. Add in the lightly beaten egg, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and a splash of Tabasco for heat. Mix gently but thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
    Blue Cheese Burgers With Crispy Pancetta
  2. Divide the mixture into six equal portions and shape each into a thick patty, about ¾ inch thick. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    Blue Cheese Burgers With Crispy Pancetta
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Lay the slices of pancetta in the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
    Blue Cheese Burgers With Crispy Pancetta
  4. In the same skillet, add oil if needed, and place the chilled burger patties. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side.
    Blue Cheese Burgers With Crispy Pancetta
  5. In a small bowl, combine crumbled blue cheese, sour cream, chives, olive oil, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth and creamy.
    Blue Cheese Burgers With Crispy Pancetta
  6. Toast the brioche buns lightly. Spread caramelized onion chutney on the bottom half of each bun. Assemble the burger with the patty, pancetta, and blue cheese sauce, then cover with the top half of the bun.
    Blue Cheese Burgers With Crispy Pancetta

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure your beef mince has 15-20% fat content for juicy burgers. Refrigerate patties for better shape during cooking. Adjust spice levels as needed.

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