Bangin’ Blueberry Pesto Blue Cheese Burgers
with black pepper and arugula
Ingredients:
• 2 pounds ground chuck
• 1 pound ground sirloin
• 1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
• 1 container of Bangin’ Blueberry pesto (thawed)
• 3 extra-large eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 8 to 10 hamburger buns
• 8 ounces blue cheese, sliced (recommended: Danish Blue)
• Arugula and sliced tomatoes, for serving, optional
Directions:
Carefully mix the meats, bread crumbs, and half of the container of Bangin’ Blueberry Pesto, eggs, salt, and pepper with the tines of a fork, but do not mash them. Lightly form hamburger patties and press lightly into shape.
Prepare a charcoal or a stove-top grill.
Cook the hamburgers for 4 minutes on 1 side, then turn and cook 3 minutes on the other side for medium-rare. Remove to a plate and cover with aluminum foil. Allow the hamburgers to rest for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, grill the buns, cut side down, for 1 minute, until toasted. Place a hamburger and a slice of blue cheese on one side of the bun and spread remaining Blueberry Pesto on the other sides of the buns, plus arugula and tomato, if desired, and serve hot
