Blackstone: Black’n Blue Burgers

These Blackened Blue Cheese Burgers are packed with bold flavors! The blackening seasoning adds a smoky, spicy crust, while the creamy blue cheese melts right into the juicy beef. Perfectly cooked on the Blackstone griddle, these burgers are a surefire way to impress.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs ground beef (80/20 for best flavor and juiciness)

• ½ cup blue cheese crumbles

• 2 tbsp blackening seasoning (store-bought or homemade)

• Burger buns

• 1 tbsp butter or oil (for greasing the griddle)

• Toppings: lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, etc.

Blackening Seasoning (if you’re making your own)

• 1 tbsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp thyme

• ½ tsp oregano

Instructions

1. Preheat the Griddle: Preheat the Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat for about 5-10 minutes. Add a little butter or oil to grease the griddle once it’s hot.

2. Prepare the Patties: Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about ¾ inch thick. Gently press about a tablespoon of blue cheese crumbles into the center of each patty, folding the meat slightly over the cheese so it stays within the patty.

3. Season the Patties: Sprinkle both sides of each patty generously with blackening seasoning, pressing gently to ensure the spices adhere.

4. Cook the Burgers: Place the patties on the hot griddle. Let them cook undisturbed for about 3-4 minutes, allowing the blackening seasoning to create a delicious crust. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until they reach your desired doneness.

5. Toast the Buns: During the last minute of cooking, place the buns cut-side down on the griddle to toast them until they’re golden and slightly crispy.

6. Assemble the Burgers: Place each blackened patty on a toasted bun. Top with extra blue cheese crumbles if you’d like, along with your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomato, and red onion.

7. Serve and Enjoy: Serve these bold, smoky, and creamy burgers hot off the griddle!

Tips

• For extra melted cheese: Add more blue cheese on top of the patties during the last minute of cooking, covering with a lid if you want the cheese to melt faster.

• Adjust the heat: Control the spiciness by adjusting the cayenne in your blackening seasoning to suit your taste.

These Blackened Blue Cheese Burgers bring big flavor with a perfect crust and creamy center – a standout recipe for any burger lover!