Black & Blue Burger

I ate at a restaurant with my family a month or two back.  It was a really neat bar/pub in Evanston known as the Prairie Moon.  They had a great selection of small batch and craft beers from all over the world and an extensive burger menu.  The burger craze is so much fun.  There are so many combinations and so many creative ideas out there.  This evening, I had their Black & Blue Burger.  The burger had blackening season on one side and was topped with blue cheese on the other side.  I loved this combination so much I said I wanted to try it myself one day.  This is one of those days.  Now, I am not in love with my picture but the recipe is definitely worth sharing.

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs of ground beef (I used chuck)
• 2 tbsp seasoned salt
• 1 – 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 3 – 4 tbsp Cajun seasoning (normally I would make up the spice but I made this after work one evening)
• 1/2 cup of smoked blue cheese

Directions:

Mix the burgers with the seasoned salt, Wocestershire sauce and form in to patties.  I always do rough handmade patties.  I make them a little round so the center stays moister than if they are flattened out.  I will make 2 – 3 patties per lb depending on how many guys and gals are eating.  After forming the patties, take your cajun seasoning and liberally apply to one side.  Take the patties to your outdoor grill.  Cook the seasoned side first.  Cook on a pretty high flame to char the seasoning in to the burger.  Flip the burger and put on the crumbled blue cheese as soon as you flip it.  The cheese does not melt real well but I like the look of the crumble on top.  Enjoy!