Gordon Ramsay’s Blue Cheeseburger tops a seared patty with tangy blue cheese and nutty Manchego, balanced by sweet fig jam and peppery arugula. It is one of the boldest signature burgers, and the recipe below balances the cheese and jam.
More Gordon Ramsay burgers: Hell’s Kitchen Burger and Truffle Burger.
Blue Cheeseburger Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef (preferably 80/20 mix)
- 1/2 cup Blue Cheese, crumbled
- 4 slices Manchego Cheese
- 4 tbsp. Fig Jam
- 1 cup Arugula
- 4 tbsp. Cider Vinegar Reduction (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 tbsp. Hot Mayo (mix mayonnaise with hot sauce to taste)
- 4 Hamburger Buns
- Salt and Pepper To taste
- Butter or Oil For grilling
Instructions
Prepare Patties:
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions.
- Form each into a patty about ¾ inch thick.
- Season both sides with salt and Pepper.
Preheat Grill:
- Preheat your grill, grill pan, or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Lightly Oil the grill grates or pan.
Cook Burgers:
- Grill the patties for about 4 minutes per side for medium doneness.
Cheese Layering:
- When the burgers are almost done, place a slice of Manchego cheese on each patty, allowing it to melt slightly.
- Then, top each with a generous amount of crumbled blue cheese.
Prepare Buns:
- Lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill or skillet.
Assemble Burgers:
- Spread hot Mayo on the bottom buns.
- Place the cheese-topped burger patties on top.
- Add a spoonful of figgy jam over the cheese.
- Lay a handful of arugula on each burger.
- Drizzle with cider vinegar reduction.
- Cap with the top bun.
Serve:
- Serve the Blue Cheeseburgers immediately, ideally with a side that complements their rich flavors, like sweet potato fries or a simple green salad.
Notes
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Blue Cheeseburger FAQs
The questions that come up most: how to cook the patty, what balances the blue cheese, how to tone it down, and what to serve alongside.
How do you cook the patty?
Season the formed patties just before cooking and sear over high heat for a browned crust, flipping once. Cook ground beef to a safe internal 160°F, per the USDA.
What balances the blue cheese?
The fig jam adds sweetness and the arugula adds a peppery bite, both cutting the sharp, salty blue cheese so no single element takes over.
Can you tone down the blue cheese?
Use a milder, creamier blue like Gorgonzola dolce, or crumble on less and lean more on the Manchego for a gentler flavor.
What sides go with a Blue Cheeseburger?
Sweet or crisp sides balance the sharp cheese: sweet potato fries, a crisp apple slaw, or a simple green salad.
About the Author
John Siracusa is the founder of Hell’s Kitchen Recipes. He focuses on technique-first, reproducible home cooking and researches recipes & kitchen equipment from published food science and professional chef methods since 2016.
