Stuffed Hamburgers (Blue Cheese)

Tasty, plus don't have to worry about topping the burger with cheese.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  ground chuck
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1  teaspoon  your favorite barbecue rub
• 12  ounces blue cheese
• 4  large  whole grain buns, split in half

• desired condiments

•  sliced tomatoes
•  romaine lettuce
•  sliced onion
•  green peppercorn mayonnaise

Directions

1. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill. (Alternately, cook the patties in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. In a bowl, combine the beef, garlic, salt, pepper, and Essence, and mix gently but thoroughly. Divide into 8 equal patties.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Yield: 4 servings.