Recipe · Burgers
Gourmet Blue Cheese Bacon Burgers

Gourmet burgers are an easy way to elevate any cookout or weekend meal. By adding blue cheese and crispy bacon, these burgers offer a rich and savory experience that pairs well with a variety of sides. The Ninja Woodfire Pro XL OG850 is recommended for this recipe due to its high heat capabilities and generous cooking space, which are essential for searing the burgers to perfection. Its design caters to serious grillers who want to maximize flavor and texture. Start by mixing ground beef with Worcestershire sauce and forming patties. While the grill heats up, cook the bacon until crispy. The burgers are then grilled to the desired doneness, topped with blue cheese shortly before removing them from the grill, allowing it to melt slightly. Assemble the burgers with bacon and any additional toppings of your choice for a decadent meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices bacon
- 4 oz blue cheese
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 01
Mix ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- 02
Form into 4 patties.
- 03
Preheat grill to 500°F.
- 04
Cook bacon until crispy; set aside.
- 05
Grill patties for 3-4 minutes per side, topping with blue cheese.
- 06
Assemble burgers with bacon and serve on buns.
Pro Tips
Tips for this cook
- ★For extra flavor, toast the burger buns on the grill.
- ★Use an instant-read thermometer to check for preferred doneness.
- ★Serve with your choice of toppings, such as lettuce and tomato.
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