Blue Cheese Burgers with Caramelized Onion and Potato Wedges

There’s something magical about a burger that’s both indulgent and balanced. These blue cheese burgers bring together juicy beef patties, creamy tangy blue cheese, sweet caramelized onions and a crunchy potato wedge side for the ultimate pub-style dinner at home.

Every bite delivers a symphony of textures and flavors: tender beef, melty cheese, jammy onions and golden crispy potatoes. It’s a satisfying meal that feels special but comes together in under an hour.

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Ingredients

1.5 ounce Blue CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 ounce Green BeansView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Baby LettuceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

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

1 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView 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

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a rack in the top position. Wash and dry all produce. Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Halve, peel and thinly slice the onion. Thinly slice the tomato; season with salt and pepper. Trim and discard the root end of the lettuce; thinly slice the leaves.
2. Toss potato wedges on a baking sheet with a generous drizzle of oil, half the garlic powder, a big pinch of salt and pepper. Roast on the top rack until golden brown and crispy, 20-25 minutes.
3. While potatoes roast, heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 8-10 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon sugar and a splash of water. Continue cooking until the onion is caramelized and jammy, 2-3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and wipe out the pan.
4. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, half the blue cheese (crumbled), remaining garlic powder, salt (about ¾ teaspoon) 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 your desired doneness, 3-5 minutes per side.
6. Halve the brioche buns and toast them lightly. Spread mayonnaise on the cut sides of the bottom buns. Assemble burgers: place patties on buns, top with caramelized onion, remaining blue cheese, tomato slices and lettuce. Close with top buns.
7. Divide burgers and potato wedges between plates. Serve with ketchup on the side if desired.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different cheese instead of blue cheese?

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

How do I know when the burger patties are done?

Cook 3-5 minutes per side for medium. Use a meat thermometer: 160°F (71°C) for well done.

Can I make the caramelized onions ahead of time?

Absolutely. Cook the onions up to 3 days in advance and reheat gently before assembling burgers.