If you are looking to please a group with a delicious buffalo burger, these savory stuffed buffalo burgers with Maytag Blue Cheese should certainly satisfy!
Recipe approved by a group from Clemson University.
2 lbs. Wild Idea Ground Buffalo- 2 Tbl. olive oil
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 3 Tbl. butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
- 6 to 12 oz. Maytag Blue Cheese
- 6 Potato Rolls
- Mix buffalo, olive oil and 1 tsp. each of salt & pepper together and form into 12 burgers. Make burgers a bit bigger then the bun to allow for shrinkage. Cover and refrigerate.
- In heavy sauté pan, over medium high heat melt butter.
- Add onions, ½ tsp salt & 1 tsp pepper and sauté for 5 minutes. Edges should brown a bit.
- Add mushrooms and continue to sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
- Lower heat to medium and let cook until browned. About 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
- Remove Buffalo Burgers from refrigerator and spoon desired amount in the center of 6 burgers. Place the other burger on top and secure edges.
- Turn gas grill to high heat or get coals very hot with cleaned & oiled grid low to heat.
- Place burgers on grill over hot heat and grill for 3 minutes.
- Turn and top with 1 to 2 oz Blue Cheese and grill for an additional 3 minutes.
Serve on Potato Rolls and serve with pickled crudites, lettuce and tomato garnie and Buffalo Chips (recipe for Buffalo Chips included with this months special).
Wine Pairing:
Alamos, Malbec, Argentina: Full and fruity with a hint of spice, carries the Blue Cheese and compliments the meat without overpowering.