Black and Bleu Burger

 One of my favorite burgers.   I like to put some garlic aioli sauce over the burger.  So good.

BLACK AND BLUE BURGER

(makes 4)

Burger Ingredients:

*4 hamburger buns (I like to use homemade,  brioche, pretzels buns or everything buns)

*1 pound ground beef (I use 80/20)

*3 ounces bleu cheese crumbles

*4 ounces mushrooms, sliced

*1/2 small yellow onion, sliced thin

*1 tablespoon butter

Blacking Ingredients:

*2 teaspoons dried oregano 

*1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 

*1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

*1 teaspoon salt

*1/2 teaspoon onion powder

*1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

*1/2 paprika 

Topping Ingredients:

*8 slices bacon, cooked crisp

*1/2 small red onion, sliced thin

*lettuce, shredded 

*tomato, sliced thin

*4 slices of your favorite cheese (i use American, cheddar, or pepperjack)

*garlic aioli or bleu cheese dressing (optional)

Directions:

~In a small bowl, whisk seasoning ingredients together.

~Mix ground beef and  blue cheese crumbles together (do not over mix).

~Divide ground beef into 4 patties.

~Season both sides of burger with blackening seasoning.

~Lightly rub seasoning mix into burgers.

~Place burgers on a plate, cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

~In a small skillet, melt butter and add mushrooms and onions.

~Cook until mushrooms are browned and onions are caramelized

~Cook burgers over medium-high heat in a skillet, the oven or a grill, to desired doneness.

~Toast the insides of the buns (optional)

~Just before removing the burger, place a piece of cheese over burger.  Cook long enough for it to melt.

~Spread some aioli sauce or bleu cheese dressing over top bun.

~Place desired toppings over burger and place the top bun on.