RED, WHITE & BLUE CHEESEBURGERS
Red, White & Blue Cheeseburgers are a festive twist on the classic burger—stacked with juicy beef, creamy blue cheese, roasted red peppers, and a dollop of tangy white aioli. Perfect for patriotic celebrations and summer grilling!
Ingredients
For the Burgers:
- 1½ lbs ground beef 80/20
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns toasted
Toppings:
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise or garlic aioli
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ½ cup roasted red peppers sliced
- 4 butter lettuce leaves optional
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
Form Patties:
- In a bowl, combine ground beef with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and shape into 4 equal patties.
Grill Burgers:
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.
Toast Buns:
- During the last minute of grilling, toast buns on the grill until golden.
Assemble Burgers:
- Spread mayo or aioli on the bottom bun. Add lettuce, burger patty, crumbled blue cheese, roasted red peppers, and red onion if using. Top with bun.
Notes
- Make it Spicy: Add a few dashes of hot sauce to the mayo or top with pickled jalapeños.
- Blue Cheese Swap: Use goat cheese or feta for a different take.
- Vegetarian Option: Substitute beef patties with grilled portobello mushrooms or veggie burgers.
- Make Ahead: Patties can be shaped and stored in the fridge up to 24 hours in advance.
- Serving Idea: Pair with patriotic potato salad or grilled corn on the cob.