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Blue cheese burgers with crispy pancetta and onion chutney

These gourmet burgers combine blue cheese both in the patty and sauce, complemented by crispy pancetta and sweet onion chutney. The perfect balance of flavors and textures.

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Fatiha
Updated on Sun, 05 Jan 2025 01:27:41 GMT
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Blue Cheese Burgers With Crispy Pancetta – Gourmet Perfection! 🧀🥓

Sink your teeth into these Blue Cheese Burgers, featuring juicy beef patties infused with bold blue cheese, crispy pancetta, and a rich blue cheese sauce. Served on homemade brioche buns with a dollop of onion chutney, these burgers are a flavor-packed masterpiece, perfect for elevating your weeknight dinners or BBQ gatherings.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Flavor Explosion: Blue cheese and pancetta create a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and crispy.
  • Versatile: Ideal for a sunny BBQ or a cozy indoor dinner.
  • Kid-Approved: Even picky eaters are won over by the umami-packed patties.
  • Homemade Touch: Brioche buns and easy blue cheese sauce take this burger to the next level.

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • Ground Beef: Choose beef with a bit of fat (around 80/20) for juicy, flavorful patties.
  • Blue Cheese: Adds tangy, creamy richness to the patties and sauce.
  • Pancetta: Crisps up beautifully for an irresistible topping.
  • Onion Chutney: Sweet and tangy, perfectly complementing the savory burger.
  • Brioche Buns: Soft, buttery, and slightly sweet, the ultimate burger base.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Burger Mix
In a large bowl combine your ground beef with crumbled blue cheese. Season with salt and pepper using gentle hands to mix everything together. Shape your mixture into even sized patties about 1 inch thick making a small thumb indent in the center. Pop them in the fridge to firm up for at least 30 minutes.
Crisp the Pancetta
While your patties are chilling heat up a large skillet over medium heat. Lay your pancetta slices in a single layer and cook them until they're perfectly crispy about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and stay crisp.
Whip Up the Blue Cheese Sauce
In a small saucepan combine your blue cheese and cream. Keep the heat low and stir constantly as the cheese melts. Once it's smooth and silky take it off the heat and give it a taste you might want to add a pinch of pepper.
Grill Those Burgers
Get your grill or skillet screaming hot. Place those chilled patties down and let them sizzle for about 3-4 minutes until you see those beautiful grill marks. Flip them over and cook for another 3-4 minutes for medium doneness.
Build Your Masterpiece
Start with your toasted brioche buns spread a generous layer of that onion chutney on the bottom bun. Add your perfectly cooked patty top it with that crispy pancetta drizzle with your blue cheese sauce and finish with some fresh greens. Crown it with the top bun and get ready for an amazing burger experience.

Expert Tips for Success

  • Don’t Overwork the Meat: Handle the ground beef gently to keep the patties tender.
  • Chill Before Cooking: Refrigerating the patties for 15 minutes helps them hold their shape.
  • Customize the Cheese: Not a blue cheese fan? Try feta or goat cheese for a milder flavor.
  • Toast the Buns: Lightly toast brioche buns for added texture and flavor.
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Serving Suggestions

  • Sweet Potato Fries: For a slightly sweet, crispy side.
  • Garden Salad: A fresh contrast to the rich burgers.
  • Beer-Battered Onion Rings: Classic, indulgent, and crispy.
  • Coleslaw: Creamy and tangy to balance the bold flavors.

Make It Your Own

  • Add Heat: Top with sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot honey.
  • Vegetarian Option: Use portobello mushrooms or plant-based patties.
  • More Toppings: Try caramelized onions, avocado, or a fried egg for extra indulgence.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why chill the patties?

Chilling helps burgers hold shape and prevents falling apart during cooking.

→ Can I use different cheese?

Blue cheese provides distinct flavor but other strong cheeses work too.

→ Why press burgers while cooking?

Ensures even cooking and good contact with pan for proper browning.

→ Can I make sauce ahead?

Yes, prepare sauce up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate.

→ Can I grill these burgers?

Yes, but handle carefully due to cheese content in patties.

Blue Cheese Burgers

Juicy beef burgers with crumbled blue cheese, topped with crispy pancetta, onion chutney and homemade blue cheese sauce.

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

Category: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: British

Yield: 6 Servings (6)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 500g beef mince.
02 1 red onion.
03 55g blue cheese, crumbled.
04 55g fresh breadcrumbs.
05 1 large egg, beaten.
06 1 tbsp parsley, chopped.
07 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce.
08 1 tsp Dijon mustard.
09 1 tsp salt.
10 1/2 tsp black pepper.
11 Tabasco sauce.
12 150g blue cheese.
13 4-5 tbsp sour cream.
14 1 tbsp fresh chives.
15 1-2 tbsp olive oil.
16 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce.
17 6 slices pancetta.
18 Onion chutney.
19 6 brioche buns.

Instructions

Step 01

Combine beef mince, crumbled blue cheese, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, and finely chopped onion in large bowl.

Step 02

Add Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, chopped parsley, salt, pepper and Tabasco to meat mixture.

Step 03

Mix ingredients thoroughly but gently with hands until everything is evenly distributed.

Step 04

Form mixture into six equal-sized thick patties, being careful not to overwork the meat.

Step 05

Cover formed patties with plastic wrap and refrigerate for exactly 30 minutes to firm.

Step 06

Heat skillet over medium-high heat until hot enough for pancetta to sizzle.

Step 07

Cook pancetta slices until completely crisp, then remove and set aside.

Step 08

Cook burgers in same pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side.

Step 09

Press burgers gently with spatula while cooking to ensure even contact with pan.

Step 10

Meanwhile, combine crumbled blue cheese, sour cream, chives, oil and Worcestershire for sauce.

Step 11

Adjust sauce consistency with additional sour cream if needed until spreadable.

Step 12

Toast brioche buns until golden brown on cut sides.

Step 13

Spread onion chutney generously on bottom half of each bun.

Step 14

Place cooked burger on chutney-spread bun bottom.

Step 15

Top each burger with crispy pancetta and generous amount of blue cheese sauce before adding bun top.

Notes

  1. Gourmet version.
  2. Make sauce ahead.
  3. Restaurant quality.
  4. Rich flavors.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large skillet.
  • Mixing bowls.
  • Plastic wrap.
  • Spatula.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy (cheese, sour cream).
  • Eggs.
  • Wheat (breadcrumbs, buns).

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