Caramelized Onion–and–Blue Cheese Mini Burgers

Health score
2%
Caramelized Onion–and–Blue Cheese Mini Burgers
28 min.
8
245kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your appetizer game? These Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Mini Burgers are the perfect blend of savory and rich flavors that will leave your guests craving more. With a delightful combination of tender, juicy beef patties topped with sweet caramelized onions, peppery arugula, and creamy blue cheese, these sliders are not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes.

In just 28 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these delicious mini burgers, making them an ideal choice for any gathering, whether it’s a casual get-together or a festive celebration. Each slider is a perfect bite-sized morsel, packed with flavor and sophistication, yet simple enough to prepare. The contrast of the warm, grilled patties with the cool, fresh toppings creates a delightful experience that will impress even the most discerning palates.

With only 245 calories per serving, these mini burgers are a guilt-free indulgence that can be enjoyed as an antipasti, starter, or snack. So gather your friends and family, fire up the grill, and get ready to serve up a platter of these irresistible Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Mini Burgers. They’re sure to be the star of your next gathering!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups arugula 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 1.5 tablespoons cheese blue crumbled
  • pound ground sirloin 
  • tablespoons mayonnaise 
  • medium onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  •  slider buns toasted
  • slices tomato thin

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • grill
  • kitchen thermometer
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion to pan; coat onion with cooking spray. Cook 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender and browned.
  3. Remove pan from heat. Finely chop 1/4 cup onion, and place in a medium bowl, reserving remaining onion in pan.
  4. Add salt, pepper, and beef to caramelized onion in bowl; mix well. Divide beef mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/4-inch thick patty.
  5. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  6. Place patties on grill pan. Grill 3 minutes on each side, until a thermometer registers 160 or until desired degree of doneness.
  7. Place mayonnaise and blue cheese in a food processor; process until smooth.
  8. Spread blue cheese mixture evenly on bottom halves of buns.
  9. Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun. Top patties evenly with arugula, tomato slices, and remaining caramelized onion; cover with bun tops.

Nutrition Facts

Calories245kcal
Protein22.59%
Fat47.82%
Carbs29.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.75
Glycemic Load
0.35
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
6.825217432302%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.85mg
Kaempferol
1.4mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
3.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:244.77kcal
12.24%
Fat:12.8g
19.7%
Saturated Fat:3.99g
24.95%
Carbohydrates:17.83g
5.94%
Net Carbohydrates:16.23g
5.9%
Sugar:3.2g
3.55%
Cholesterol:41.01mg
13.67%
Sodium:221.72mg
9.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.61g
27.22%
Vitamin B12:1.25µg
20.84%
Zinc:2.62mg
17.5%
Vitamin B3:2.68mg
13.42%
Selenium:9.32µg
13.31%
Iron:2.18mg
12.1%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
10.95%
Phosphorus:109.14mg
10.91%
Vitamin K:10.9µg
10.38%
Fiber:1.6g
6.39%
Potassium:209.3mg
5.98%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.84%
Calcium:50.12mg
5.01%
Vitamin B5:0.38mg
3.76%
Magnesium:14.01mg
3.5%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.66%
Folate:10.47µg
2.62%
Copper:0.05mg
2.49%
Vitamin E:0.35mg
2.36%
Vitamin A:110.57IU
2.21%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.2%
Vitamin C:1.72mg
2.08%
Source:My Recipes