Blue Cheese Stuffed Burgers

Happy 4th of July!

Time to celebrate America's independence.  How will you celebrate?  Do you have a big BBQ out back, go to someone house with some potluck food?  Have a great pool party, or just stay low key and watch some fireworks?

The 4th of July has always been special to my family.  Growing up we had neighborhood parades that I proudly participated in, my bike all decked out in flags, and red, white, and blue streamers.  So many memories!  Then we would always have a great afternoon grilling and eating great food, followed by going to the local firework display.  A long and super fun day!

These days, I sill like to celebrate.  Although I don't decorate my bike anymore (hehe!) I do love to break out all the patriotic dishes, and decorations and make piles of food!

Grilling on this holiday means "All American" food to us.  Hambugers, hot dogs, BBQ chicken, coleslaw, potato salad, and grilled corn all fit the bill.  So with that in mind I decided to make you a burger.  Not just any 'ole burger, but a stuffed burger.  Stuffed with Blue Cheese!  Oh my!  This is such a great combination for a burger.  I'm usually a purist with them, but not this combination.  It is excellent!  Truly!

Stuffed burgers are everywhere now on the internet.  They are easy to do.  You just make take the amount of meat that you would make in 1 whole burger and split in it half to form two thin patties, of the same size.  Place your stuffing ingredients, in this case Blue Cheese, on the bottom pattie, and top with the other one.  Crimp the edges to make a tight seal and your done!  A stuffed burger.  That's all there is to it, but the payoff is amazing.  Trust me!

 

Doesn't this look good?  Cheesy gooeyness!

So get out all your holiday decorations....

Try my Land of the Free Lemonade...

Try some killer side dishes

Grilled Romaine Salad 

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Grilled Greek Potato Salad

Heirloom Cherry Tomato and Grilled Corn Salad

AND....have a Blue Cheese Stuffed Burger!

Have a safe and wonderful holiday!

Blue Cheese Stuffed Burgers

serves 4

1 lb ground sirloin

salt & pepper

1/2 c crumbled blue cheese

Divide ground sirloin into 4 sections.  Take each section and form to equal sized patties.  Place 2-3 tablespoons of blue cheese crumbles and place it on one of the patties.  Top with the other pattie crimping edges to seal.

Cook on a preheated grill over medium heat.  Cook for 8 minutes total turning once halfway through.  Serve on toasted buns with your favorite burger toppings.

Southern Sundays

Happy Southern Sundays!

It's time to celebrate our country's Birthday! The 4th of July, Independence Day, is right around the corner.

I thought it would be fitting to have a themed linky party this week in honor. So please bring your best 4th of July recipes to the party and show off your favorite dishes!

Last week we had a super fun party.  We had two recipes that were outstanding with the crowd, and I'd love to feature them today.  Please take a moment to visit the creator's site and say "hi!"  They really put their heart into these dishes...and it shows!

Congratulations on this week's featured recipes!

Fried Green Tomatoes

By Deana of Country Momma Cooks

Decadent Chocolate Fudge Cake

By Winnie of Something Sweet

I want both of these...right now!

Thank you all for joining...such great entries!

So remember this week we are having a themed party!  The theme is "4th of July dishes".

Let's party again and see what wonderful things you are cooking up this week!

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Enjoy, have fun, cook lots of food, and relish your Southern Sunday!

Grilled Potatoes Discs

Meat and potatoes go hand in hand.

The other day I brought you a simple technique for an everyday grilled steak.  Today we are looking at side dishes.  We love all types of grilled vegetables but this time around I chose baby red potatoes.  In keeping with the theme of grilling quick and tasty food, we learn toward something that can be made easily.  In this case we take some help from the microwave, and finish the dish on the grill.  That way the potatoes will be done when the steak is, and you can cook them both at the same time.


These are cute little potato discs.  I used a nice red potato which holds together well and is easy to slice.

This post is more of a technique than a recipe.  So I'll explain the process to you, and as always you can adjust to your liking.


Grilled Potatoes Discs
Technique:
To serve 4 people you will want about 2lbs of red potatoes. (you can do as many or little as you like!).  Place them in the microwave in batches and cook them on high for about 3-5 minutes, depending upon the amount you are cooking.  You want the potato done but still firm.  Not mushy!  Once they are cooked allow to cool which will solidify the potato.  Cut the cooled potatoes in 1/2" discs.  Brush with olive oil and grill on a preheated grill on medium heat for about 3 min per side, or until you have some nice grill marks.  Turn over and cook the other side 2-3 minutes.


These are great served along side a dollop of sour cream that has been mixed with chives.  Taziki sauce is another great idea.  Equally as good would be a yogurt and herb dip, or plain ole' ranch dressing!  

The grill marks lends more flavor and jazzes these babies up!   What is your favorite side dish to serve along steak?


Enjoy!