Blue & Black Burgers

Prep 15 minutes
Grill about 14 minutes
Makes 4 main-dish servings

1 1/4 pounds ground beef chuck
4 ounces blue cheese, divided into four 1-inch chunks
Salt and coarsely ground black pepper
4 thin slices sweet onion


1. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat.

2. Hold one-fourth of beef in hand; press chunk of blue cheese into
center, then lightly press meat around to enclose cheese completely.
Burger will be about 1 1/2 inches thick. Repeat with remaining beef
and blue cheese. Sprinkle burgers with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1
tablespoon pepper to season both sides.

3. Place burgers on hot grill rack; cook 14 to 16 minutes for medium
or until desired doneness, turning over once.

4. Serve burgers with rolls and onion.