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Blue Cheese Patties

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These mouthwatering patties mix blue cheese into both the beef and sauce, adding pancetta and onion jam for a flavor-packed bite.

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Updated on Sun, 27 Apr 2025 16:20:14 GMT
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Tasty Blue Cheese Patties with Crunchy Pancetta – Foodie Heaven! 🧀🥓

Bite into these Blue Cheese Patties, boasting plump beef burgers packed with tangy blue cheese, crunchy pancetta, and a smooth blue cheese topping. Nestled in freshly baked brioche rolls with a spoonful of sweet onion relish, these burgers deliver knockout flavors that'll upgrade your regular meals or backyard cookouts.

What Makes This So Good

  • Taste Sensation: The mix of blue cheese and pancetta brings you crunchy, tangy, and savory all at once.
  • Easy to Adapt: Works great outdoors on the grill or inside in your kitchen.
  • Family Favorite: The rich, meaty patties win over even the fussiest kids.
  • Special Extras: The soft brioche rolls and quick blue cheese drizzle make these stand out.

What You'll Need

  • Ground Beef: Go for meat with about 20% fat to keep your burgers moist and tasty.
  • Blue Cheese: Gives a zingy, smooth kick to both the meat and the sauce.
  • Pancetta: Gets super crunchy for an awesome topper.
  • Onion Chutney: Adds sweet tanginess that works magic with the meaty flavors.
  • Brioche Buns: Soft, buttery rolls that make the perfect burger base.

How To Make Them

Mix Your Burger Stuff
Grab a big bowl and put your ground beef in with chunks of blue cheese. Add some salt and pepper, then mix it all up with light touches. Shape them into equal burgers about an inch thick and press your thumb in the middle to make a little dent. Stick them in the fridge for at least half an hour to get firm.
Cook The Pancetta
While your burgers are getting cold, warm up a big frying pan to medium. Put your pancetta pieces flat in the pan and let them cook until they're nice and crispy, about 3-4 minutes each side. Put them on some paper towels to soak up the fat and stay crunchy.
Make The Cheese Sauce
Put your blue cheese and cream in a little pot. Keep the heat low and don't stop stirring as the cheese melts down. When it's all smooth, take it off the heat and try it - you might want to add some pepper.
Cook Your Burgers
Get your grill or pan really hot. Put your cold patties on and let them cook for about 4 minutes till you can see grill lines. Turn them over and cook another 4 minutes if you want them medium done.
Put It All Together
Take your warm brioche buns and spread lots of onion chutney on the bottom part. Put your hot burger on top, then add the crunchy pancetta, pour over some blue cheese sauce, and add some fresh lettuce. Put the top bun on and get ready to enjoy an amazing burger.

Smart Cooking Tricks

  • Don't Squish The Meat: Mix your beef very carefully to keep the burgers soft.
  • Cool Them Down: Putting burgers in the fridge for 15 minutes helps them stay together.
  • Switch The Cheese: If blue cheese isn't your thing, try some feta or goat cheese instead.
  • Heat The Buns: Warming your brioche buns adds crunch and brings out their flavor.
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What To Serve With It

  • Sweet Potato Fries: Their slight sweetness pairs well with the savory burger.
  • Side Salad: Adds crispness that balances the rich patty.
  • Crispy Onion Rings: A fun, crunchy partner for your burger.
  • Creamy Slaw: The cool tang cuts through the rich cheese flavors.

Your Own Twist

  • Spice It Up: Add some jalapeño slices or a drizzle of spicy honey.
  • Meatless Option: Swap in big mushrooms or veggie patties instead.
  • Extra Goodies: Try sweet cooked onions, sliced avocado, or a runny egg on top.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why should patties be chilled?

It keeps them firm and prevents breaking while cooking.

→ Can I swap the cheese?

Blue cheese has a bold taste, but other rich cheeses work too.

→ Why press patties as they cook?

This ensures they brown nicely and cook evenly.

→ Can the sauce be prepped ahead?

Sure! Make it up to 2 days early and store in the fridge.

→ Can these patties be grilled?

Yes, just handle with care since the cheese makes them delicate.

Blue Cheese Patties

Succulent beef patties, crumbled blue cheese, crispy pancetta, tangy onion jam, and creamy sauce.

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

Category: Flavorful Toppings

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: British

Yield: 6 Servings (6)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 Six brioche buns.
02 1/2 tsp of ground black pepper.
03 One large beaten egg.
04 500g of minced beef.
05 1 finely chopped red onion.
06 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley.
07 55g of blue cheese, crumbled.
08 55g of breadcrumbs.
09 A few dashes of Tabasco sauce.
10 1 tsp Dijon mustard.
11 2 tsp of Worcestershire sauce.
12 1 tsp of table salt.
13 6 crispy pancetta slices.
14 1 tbsp chopped chives.
15 Around 4-5 tbsp sour cream.
16 2 tbsp olive oil (or close to it).
17 Some onion chutney for spreading.
18 150g of blue cheese for sauce.

Instructions

Step 01

In a big mixing bowl, toss together minced beef, onion slices, breadcrumbs, blue cheese chunks, and a beaten egg.

Step 02

Add Worcestershire sauce, mustard, parsley, salt, pepper, and a couple shakes of Tabasco to the beef combo.

Step 03

Carefully knead everything by hand until it feels well-mixed but don’t overdo it.

Step 04

Divide mixture into 6 equally thick portions, gently shaping them into patties without compressing the meat too much.

Step 05

Wrap patties in plastic wrap and chill them in the fridge for a firm texture—exactly 30 minutes.

Step 06

Warm up a skillet on medium-high heat until it's hot enough to make pancetta sizzle.

Step 07

Sear pancetta slices until they’re delightfully crispy, then move onto a dry plate.

Step 08

In the same pan, cook burgers for around 3-4 minutes on each side over medium heat.

Step 09

As the burgers cook, softly press with a spatula to ensure the surface cooks evenly.

Step 10

Mix sour cream, crumbled blue cheese, chopped chives, olive oil, and a splash of Worcestershire together in a small bowl.

Step 11

If the sauce feels a bit too thick, stir in more sour cream until you can spread it easily.

Step 12

Lightly toast the cut sides of the brioche buns until beautifully golden.

Step 13

Generously slather onion chutney on the bottom part of each toasted bun.

Step 14

Layer a cooked burger patty on top of the chutney-covered bun.

Step 15

Pile on a piece of crisp pancetta, ladle over some blue cheese sauce, and top it off with the other half of the bun.

Notes

  1. Fancy edition.
  2. Prepare sauce in advance.
  3. Feels like dining out.
  4. Full-bodied taste.

Tools You'll Need

  • Flat skillet.
  • Big mixing bowls.
  • Plastic wrap for chilling.
  • Cooking spatula.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy—like cheese and sour cream.
  • Egg included.
  • Wheat from buns and breadcrumbs.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 580
  • Total Fat: 38 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 28 g
  • Protein: 32 g