Inside-Out Cheeseburgers
Courtesy of Every Day with Rachael Ray 4 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 10 Min. Cook Time • 20 Min. Chill Time • Grilled fresh vegetables| Ingredients |
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| 1/2 c. crumbled blue cheese ( 2-3 oz.) |
| 2 oz. cream cheese |
| 2 Tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley |
| 1 1/2 lb. ground beef |
| salt and pepper |
| 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil |
| 2 Tbsp. butter |
| 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted |
| lettuce, onion slices and condiments for serving |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, using a fork, mash together the blue cheese and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the parsley. Divide the mixture into 4 disks about 1 1/2 inches across. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 min..
2. In a large bowl, season the beef with salt and pepper and mix well. Form into 4 equally sized patties about 3/4 inch thick.
3. Form a deep cavity in the center of each beef patty. Place a cheese disk in each cavity and pull the meat together to completely cover the cheese.
4. In a large skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the burgers and cook, about 6 min. on each side for medium. Serve on the buns with the lettuce, onion and condiments.
