Stuffed Blue Burgers

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons finely minced onions
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil (optional)
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons blue cheese, crumbled
• 4 ounces fresh sauteed mushrooms or 4 ounces canned mushrooms
• 12 slices crisp cooked bacon (optional)

Recipe

• 1 mix meat, worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, pepper, minced onion, oregano (if using), and basil (if using).
• 2 shape the meat mixture into 12 thin patties, each about 4 inches in diameter.
• 3 mix the cream cheese and the blue cheese.
• 4 top 6 patties with the cheese mixture, spreading it to within 1/2-inch of the edge (if the mixture is difficult to spread, try heating in the microwave for about 15 seconds).
• 5 press the mushrooms into the cheese.
• 6 cover each patty with one of the remaining 6 patties, sealing the edges well.
• 7 broil or grill the patties (4-inches from the heat), turning only once if possible, until preferred doneness and cheese is melted, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• 8 low-carb serving: top with a bit of grated swiss cheese and enjoy!
• 9 high-carb serving: eat with a bun and other condiments.
• 10 to make it extra-special, top each with a couple strips of crispy bacon.