Roquefort Stuffed Burgers
If you love blue cheese, you will love these burgers stuffed with Roquefort cheese. They are absolutely delicious as you get a great taste of oozing blue cheese in every mouthful. Ideal recipe for a summer barbecue!
Servings:
6
yield(s)
Prep Time:
70
mins
Cook Time:
15
mins
Total Time:
85
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Ingredients
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150
g
Roquefort cheese
(crumbled)
-
200
g
unsalted butter
(softened)
-
1 small handful
fresh flat leaf parsley
(finely chopped)
-
1
kg
minced beef
-
1
red onion
(finely chopped)
-
2
garlic cloves
(peeled & crushed)
-
1
tbsp
Dijon mustard
-
1/2
tbsp
Worcestershire sauce
-
2
egg yolks
-
freshly ground salt and pepper
-
vegetable oil
(for brushing)
To serve
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6
buns of your choice
(I used brioche)
-
4
tomatoes
(sliced)
-
rocket leaves
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix together the cheese, butter and fresh parsley. Cut a sheet of cling film and add the cheese to form a cylinder about 4-5 cm in diameter. Roll in the cling film to make a sausage shape and place in the freezer for 1-2 hours.
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In a large bowl mix together all the remaining ingredients and season. Divide into 12 evenly sized patties.
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Remove the cheese roll from the freezer and allow to soften slightly and slice into 6 even slices.
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Add a slice of cheese to 6 of the patties and then top with the remaining patties. Pinch the sides to make sure the cheese is fully encased. Place in the fridge until you are ready to cook.
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Now brush the patties with a little oil. Heat a chargrill or pan grill, when smoking hot cook the burgers for 4-5 minutes on each side.
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To build the burger place slices of tomatoes on a slightly grilled roll, add the burger and top with a small handful of rocket leaves, serve. Enjoy!