Buffalo Blue Cheese Burger
Traditional buffalo wings are fattening, but sometimes you still crave that buffalo flavor. Instead of over-indulging, opt for this burger to get those visions of dripping wing sauce and tangy blue cheese out of your head and into your tummy. Look for preshaped patties (because they’re also preweighed) to save time. This burger can be cooked in a grill pan or on a nonstick grill, but I love outdoor grilling when possible for optimum flavor without added fat.
Recipe information
Yield
makes 1 serving
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat a grill to high heat.
Step 2
In a small bowl, using a small whisk or a fork, stir the hot sauce and mayonnaise until well combined. Set aside.
Step 3
In a second small bowl, mix the beef and the blue cheese until well combined. Shape the beef into a patty 1/2 inch wider in diameter than the bun (about 4 inches).
Step 4
Grill the patty 1 to 2 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached. (Do not smash the burger with a spatula.) Just before the burger is done cooking, place the bun halves, insides face down, on an upper grill rack or away from direct flame to toast, watching them carefully.
Step 5
Place the bun bottom on a plate. Top with the burger patty, lettuce, then tomatoes. Spread the buffalo sauce mixture over the inside of the bun top and flip it atop the burger. Serve immediately.
nutrition information
Step 6
Calories: 322
Step 7
Protein: 30g
Step 8
Carbohydrates: 28g
Step 9
Fat: 11g
Step 10
Saturated Fat: 4g
Step 11
Cholesterol: 68mg
Step 12
Fiber: 5g
Step 13
Sodium: 609mg
