• September Cheese of the Month – St. Agur Blue Cheese

  Filed under Main Dishes - Beef
  Sep 29
  
  Ok, let’s first talk about this cheese. Because it really does deserve some attention. I love blue cheese. And I’ve had my fair share of it. But I tend to find myself crossing my fingers when I try a new brand, not knowing how strong or how good it will be. Well, the folks at Ile de France haven’t let me down yet, and this time was no exception. I do believe this is the best blue cheese I have ever had. So good that I kept finding myself eating little bites of it as I prepared these burgers. Although it has a strong taste like most blue cheeses, it is super creamy and smooth. SO DELICIOUS!! If you are a blue cheese fan, this is definitely one you want to try.

  Onto the burgers – this is a recipe I’ve wanted to try for a long time – ever since I got my copy of Barefoot Contessa at Home. There is something simple yet alluring about this burger. No bells and whistles. Just pure, simple flavor. I did doubt them for a minute when I had them on the grill. Because of the egg yolks, the patties were not really firm, and I was afraid they would fall apart on the grill. But they came out perfectly. This is one burger – especially combined with this cheese – that I will make over and over again!

  Blue Cheese Burgers
  adapted from Barefoot Contessa at Home

  makes 4 burgers

  1 pound ground chuck
  1/2 pound ground sirloin
  2 tablespoons steak sauce
  3 large egg yolks
  3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  4 hamburger buns
  4 ounces blue cheese
  lettuce, for serving
  tomatoes, for serving

  In a large bowl, carefully combine the meats, steak sauce, egg yolks, salt and pepper. Be careful not to overwork the meat. Lightly form hamburger patties and press lightly into shape.

  Prepare a grill and cook the hamburgers for 4 minutes on one side, turn and cook for 3 minutes on the other side for medium-rare. Remove to a plate and cover with aluminum foil. Allow the patties to rest for 5 minutes. In the meantime, grill the buns until toasted. Place a hamburger and slice of blue cheese on each bun, plus lettuce and tomato. Serve hot.

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12 Responses to “September Cheese of the Month – St. Agur Blue Cheese”

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   Rosa's Yummy Yums said on September 29th, 2009 at 10:57 am

   That looks so scrumptious! St. agur is so delicious!

   Cheers,

   Rosa

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   Chocolate Shavings said on September 29th, 2009 at 11:12 am

   Beef and blue cheese are just a match made in heaven, aern't they? I made a steak and blue cheese sandwich a while ago and I've been craving for more of this combo – this looks great Deborah!

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   Kim said on September 29th, 2009 at 11:53 am

   I haven't tried st. agur yet, but I bet it's delicious. Looks like one delicious burger!

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   Liz Brooks said on September 29th, 2009 at 1:38 pm

   I make this too, LOVE LOVE blue cheese!

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   Dawn said on September 29th, 2009 at 1:58 pm

   oh heavens, that burger! wow. been a long time since I've made cheesy burgers. this really looks good Deb.

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   Barbara said on September 29th, 2009 at 3:34 pm

   I saw the recipe in her book but have not tried it. I have never had St. Augur blue cheese- so I will look for it and then make her recipe. Haven't had a burger in ages!

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   Ingrid said on September 29th, 2009 at 4:11 pm

   I'm personally not a burger person but the kiddos enjoy them and actually eat thme with blue cheese on them all the time!

   Thanks for the info on the blue cheese. We're BIG fans!
   ~ingrid

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   Miss Meat and Potatoes said on September 29th, 2009 at 5:03 pm

   Wow. I sadly have to have a burger a week, it seems. This will be one to try for sure!

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   Abby said on September 29th, 2009 at 11:04 pm

   I love a good burger, and blue cheese is the perfect accompaniment!

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    kellypea said on September 30th, 2009 at 12:26 am

    Hands down this is my husband's fave burger and I love this recipe too. My mother used to always put egg in our hamburger and a hand full of crushed saltines to stabilize things. Worked every time. Now I'm starving, of course!

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    Susan from Food Blogga said on October 2nd, 2009 at 6:28 pm

    There is something downright addictive about blue cheese on burgers. I may be changing tonight's menu now, since your pic will be on my mind the rest of the day.

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    Sophie said on October 12th, 2009 at 4:58 pm

    Can't go wrong with a classic burger, this is always a welcome meal in my home .

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