Blue Cheese Caramelized Onion Burger

Blue Cheese Caramelized Onion Burger

A sophisticated burger featuring tangy blue cheese and sweet caramelized onions for bold, complex flavors.

1 rating
By Time for Burgers Test Kitchen

The Blue Cheese Caramelized Onion Burger is for those who appreciate bold, sophisticated flavors. This burger pairs the pungent, creamy richness of blue cheese with sweet, deeply caramelized onions, creating a flavor combination that's both intense and balanced. The beef patty serves as the perfect canvas for these powerful toppings.

The magic of this burger lies in the slow-cooked onions—patience is key here. When onions are cooked low and slow, their natural sugars concentrate and caramelize, transforming sharp bite into mellow sweetness. This sweetness is the perfect foil for the tangy, assertive blue cheese that melts slightly from the heat of the patty. Together, they create a complex flavor profile that's greater than the sum of its parts.

This burger is ideal for adult gatherings, wine-pairing dinners, or when you want to impress guests with your culinary sophistication. It's a steakhouse-quality burger you can make in your own kitchen.

Prep Time15mins
Cook Time25mins
Total Time40mins
Servings4people

Ingredients

Cuisine: American
Category: Dinner
Calories: 740
Keywords: burger, blue cheese, caramelized onions, gourmet, steakhouse