Blue cheese burger is a more grown-up take of cheeseburgers that are now commonly sold in fast food restaurants as blue cheese is considered a fine European cheese, not any run-of-the-mill cheese variety.
A recent survey has revealed that people are getting bored with an average hamburger. Incorporating fine cheese into burgers can make it a good dish for more discerning palettes and eliminate the boredom factor.
The appearance of blue cheese can be pretty scary.
Dark-coloured spots or veins are usually associated with harmful molds. But the mold in blue cheese is penicillium, a good mold.
Blue cheese has a sharp taste and is salty. You cannot eat it by the mouthful, you will probably gag. Some may smell a little like stinky feet. It really need some getting used to if you aren't familiar with cheese.
Common brands include Roquefort (French), Gorgonzola (Italian) and Blue Stilton (UK).
The blue cheese burger can be created in a few ways:
- The first is simple, and only requires the crumbly cheese be sprinkled on top of your burger after it has been grilled. The texture of this cheese means that it melts beautifully. The rich flavors are a perfect complement to any kind of red meat, from low cost ground beef to more expensive bison and Angus burgers.
- If you are feeling a bit more adventurous, add the cheese to the center of the uncooked patty. As the meat cooks, the cheese melts and begins to incorporate itself throughout the patty.
- Make a blue cheese sauce or spread. This is good for people who think the cheese is a bit too strong. Dilute the sharpness of this cheese with a little milk or cream or add some fresh herbs to tone it down.