Blue Cheese Bacon Burgers with Caramelized Onion and Potato Wedges

These blue cheese bacon burgers are a flavor-packed twist on the classic pub burger. Juicy beef patties are studded with tangy blue cheese, then topped with sweet caramelized onions, crispy bacon, fresh tomato and lettuce. Served on toasted brioche buns with a side of roasted potato wedges, this meal is pure comfort.

Perfect for a weekend dinner or game day, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in your own kitchen. The combination of creamy cheese, savory beef and jammy onions is irresistible. Plus, the potato wedges are a simple, satisfying side that bakes while you cook the burgers.

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Ingredients

1.5 ounce Blue CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce BaconView 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 and a splash of water. Cook until onion is caramelized and jammy, 2-3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a medium bowl; wipe out pan.
4. In a large bowl, combine beef, half the blue cheese, remaining garlic powder, ¾ tsp salt and pepper. Form into two patties, each slightly wider than a burger bun.
5. Heat a drizzle of oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook to desired doneness, 3-5 minutes per side.
6. Halve and toast buns. Spread cut sides of bottom buns with mayonnaise. Fill buns with patties, caramelized onion, remaining blue cheese, tomato and lettuce.
7. Divide burgers and potato wedges between plates and serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different cheese?

Yes, you can substitute blue cheese with gorgonzola, feta or even cheddar if you prefer a milder flavor.

How do I know when the burgers are done?

Cook the patties 3-5 minutes per side for medium. For well-done, cook 5-6 minutes per side. Use a meat thermometer: 160°F for well-done.

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Absolutely. Use gluten-free buns and ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free. The recipe is naturally gluten-free except for the buns.