Blue Cheese Burgers with Caramelized Onions and Potato Wedges

These blue cheese burgers are a flavor explosion: tender beef patties studded with creamy blue cheese, topped with sweet caramelized onions and served on toasted brioche buns with fresh lettuce and tomato. Every bite balances savory, tangy and sweet notes.

Alongside, crispy roasted potato wedges and tender asparagus complete the meal. This recipe turns a classic burger into a restaurant-quality dinner that’s surprisingly simple to make at home.

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Ingredients

1.5 ounce Blue CheeseView 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

6 ounce AsparagusView 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

3 teaspoon (tsp) SaltView 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

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in top position. 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. Divide burgers and potato wedges between plates and serve.

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

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Use gluten-free buns and ensure all other ingredients (like mayonnaise) are gluten-free.