Blue Cheese and Caramelized Onion Burgers with Roasted Potato Wedges

Indulge in the ultimate pub-style burger experience right in your own kitchen. These blue cheese and caramelized onion burgers feature juicy beef patties with tangy blue cheese melted inside and out, topped with sweet jammy onions, fresh tomato and crisp lettuce on toasted brioche buns. Served alongside golden roasted potato wedges, this meal delivers a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

This recipe is designed for home cooks looking for a satisfying dinner that feels special but is straightforward to prepare. With simple ingredients and clear steps, you can create a restaurant-quality burger that will impress family and friends.

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Ingredients

1.5 ounce Blue CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Baby LettuceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

12 ounce PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Brioche BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit TomatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450°F. Wash and dry produce. Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Halve, peel and thinly slice onion. Thinly slice tomato; season with salt and pepper. Trim and discard root end from lettuce; thinly slice leaves. Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, half the garlic powder, a big pinch of salt and pepper. Roast on top rack until golden brown, 20-25 minutes.
2. While potatoes roast, heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 8-10 minutes. Stir in 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp for 4 servings) and a splash of water. Cook until onion is caramelized and jammy, 2-3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat; transfer to a medium bowl. Wipe out pan.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine beef, half the blue cheese, remaining garlic powder, salt (we used ¾ tsp; 1½ tsp for 4 servings) and pepper. Form into two patties (four patties for 4), each slightly wider than a burger bun. Once onion is done, heat a drizzle of oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook to desired doneness, 3-5 minutes per side.
4. Halve and toast buns. Spread cut sides of bottom buns with as much mayonnaise as you like. Fill buns with patties, caramelized onion, remaining blue cheese, tomato and lettuce. Divide burgers and potato wedges between plates and serve. TIP: If you have ketchup on hand, serve some on the side for dipping.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of cheese?

Yes, you can substitute blue cheese with feta, goat cheese or even sharp cheddar for a different flavor profile.

How do I know when the burger patties are done?

Cook patties 3-5 minutes per side for medium doneness. Use a meat thermometer: 160°F for well done.

Can I make the caramelized onions ahead of time?

Absolutely! Caramelized onions can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat before assembling burgers.