Mmmmmm blue cheese is one of my weaknesses; it is my kryptonite. So on Labor Day when I am experiencing my annual end of the summer blues this is what I am going to make to cheer myself up. Nothing like blue cheese to get rid of those blues! And hey, we all need to remember that fall is an amazing time of year full of a variety of brand new adventures that are unique to this beautiful season – brilliantly colorful leaves, apples, cooler temps, spectatcular hiking, pumpkins, Halloween and delicious fall foods! We are so blessed and God’s timing is always so much better than our own. I will truly miss you summer . . . But hurray for Fall’s most perfect arrival!
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper
2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
2/3 cup barbecue sauce
4 onion rolls or hamburger buns, split
-In a skillet, saute mushrooms in butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Set aside and keep warm.
-In a bowl, combine the beef and seasonings just until mixed. Shape into eight thin patties. Sprinkle half of the patties with blue cheese; top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal.
-Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 3 minutes on each side. Brush with some of the barbecue sauce. Grill 10-12 minutes longer or until juices run clear, basting and turning occasionally. Drain the mushrooms. Serve burgers on rolls topped with mushrooms.
By Leigh Sackett [email protected]
