Blue Cheese Olive Burger Topping Recipes

MOM'S FAVORITE OLIVE BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine beef, soy sauce, Worcestershire, garlic powder and onion powder, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties, indenting the center slightly., Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet; cook burgers over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 4-6 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine olives, Miracle Whip and mustard. Serve burgers on buns with olive mixture. If desired, top with feta cheese and lettuce.

GRILLED BURGERS WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium high heat.
• Form 2 lbs. of ground beef into 1/3 lb. patties. Once the patties are formed do not overwork them or they may become tough.
• Place the patties on a plate and sprinkle the first side with 1/2 tsp. each of garlic powder and onion powder and 1/4 tsp. kosher salt and pepper. Flip the burgers over and repeat with another 1/2 tsp. each of garlic powder and onion power and 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper.
• Place the burger patties on the direct heat and cook uncovered for 4-5 minutes on the first side. Flip once and cook uncovered for another 4-5 minutes on the second side.
• Move the burgers to the outside of the grill or over a more indirect heat, cover, and cook until the inside reaches desired done-ness. The safe internal temperature for ground beef is 160 degrees Fahrenheit (this may be checked using a meat thermometer).A general cooking guide:3-4 minutes for medium-rare4-5 minutes for medium7-8 minutes for well-done
• Combine 1/3 cup mayo, 1/3 cup sour cream, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, and a pinch of kosher salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir until completely combined using a fork or small whisk.
• Add 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles and 1/3 cup fresh or dried chives (optional). Stir until combined.
• To serve: Place the cooked burgers on gluten free bun (or regular bun if not GF) along with veggies of choice (optional) and top with a generous drizzle of blue cheese sauce.

BLUE CHEESE & OLIVE BURGER TOPPING

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients.
• To serve, spread on bottoms of hamburger buns, top with hot burger. (The irony has not escaped me that I call it a "topping" but put it on the bottom. You can put it on top or bottom!).

THE ULTIMATE BURGER TOPPING

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes; drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Crumble the bacon once cooled enough to handle.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes; transfer to a bowl. Add the crumbled bacon, light mayonnaise, blue cheese, and black pepper to the onion and garlic; stir to combine.