Indulge in the juicy and flavorful blue cheese stuffed buffalo burger that combines the richness of blue cheese with the lean and tender buffalo meat. This recipe is perfect for a backyard barbecue or a weekend family dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground buffalo meat
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hamburger buns
- Lettuce, tomato, and red onion for toppings
Directions
- In a bowl, mix the ground buffalo meat with blue cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into burger patties, making an indentation in the center of each patty.
- Fill the indentation with more blue cheese and seal the edges to prevent the cheese from oozing out during cooking.
- Grill the stuffed burger patties over medium heat for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.
- Toast the hamburger buns on the grill for a minute or two.
- Assemble the burgers by placing the patties on the buns and topping with lettuce, tomato, and red onion.
- Serve hot with your favorite condiments and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Buffalo meat is leaner and lower in fat compared to beef, making it a healthier alternative for burger patties.
The tangy and creamy blue cheese adds a unique flavor to the traditional burger, elevating its taste to a gourmet level.
Grilling the burger patties helps to seal in the juicy goodness of the buffalo meat while melting the blue cheese to perfection.