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Kicked Up Blue Cheese-stuffed Hamburgers (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Kicked Up Blue Cheese-stuffed Hamburgers (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Kicked Up Blue Cheese-stuffed Hamburgers (Emeril Lagasse)

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 lb ground beef chuck
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp essence , recipe follows
12 oz blue cheese
4 large whole wheat buns, split in half
desired condiments , such as sliced tomatoes , romaine
green peppercorn mayonnaise, recipe follows
2 1/2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp dried leaf oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme
1 large egg
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tsp dijon mustard
1 cup vegetable oil
4 tsp drained green peppercorns, crushed
1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

Preheat a gas or charcoal grill. (Alternately, cook the patties in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
In a bowl, combine the beef, garlic, salt, pepper, and Essence, and mix gently but thoroughly. Divide into 8 equal patties.
In a separate bowl, crumble the cheese and form into 4 equal patties. Place 1 cheese patty on each of 4 beef patties. Top with remaining 4 beef patties, pinching the edges under to seal the cheese completely.
Place the stuffed patties on the grill and cook to desired temperature, about 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. (Alternately, cook the patties in a large skillet over medium-high heat.) Place the buns on the grill, inside down, until just warmed through, about 30 seconds. Remove the patties and buns from the grill and place on serving plates. Garnish with condiments and serve with the Green Peppercorn Mayonnaise.
Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
Green Peppercorn Mayonnaise:
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the egg, vinegar, and mustard, and process on high speed for 30 seconds. With the machine running, add the oil through the feed tube and process until it forms a thick emulsion. Add the peppercorns and pulse until well blended. Adjust seasoning, to taste. Transfer to a decorative bowl and serve with the Blue Cheese-stuffed Hamburgers.
Yield: about 1 1/4 cups

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1160.49 Kcal (4859 kJ)
Calories from fat	859.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	95.51g	147%
Cholesterol	255.29mg	85%
Sodium	5830.94mg	243%
Potassium	1342.93mg	29%
Total Carbs	13.16g	4%
Sugars	1.83g	7%
Dietary Fiber	3.74g	15%
Protein	71.75g	143%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	7.6mg	42%
Calcium	550.6mg	55%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	276.58 Kcal (1158 kJ)
Calories from fat	204.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.76g	147%
Cholesterol	60.85mg	85%
Sodium	1389.71mg	243%
Potassium	320.07mg	29%
Total Carbs	3.14g	4%
Sugars	0.44g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.89g	15%
Protein	17.1g	143%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	4%
Iron	1.8mg	42%
Calcium	131.2mg	55%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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