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Home » Recipes » Main Courses » Beef » Blue Cheese Burgers & Grilled Corn on the Cob: Easy Summer Meals

Blue Cheese Burgers & Grilled Corn on the Cob: Easy Summer Meals

Published July 23, 2014. Last updated October 11, 2021 by Judy Purcell 28 Comments

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burgers on a charcoal grill with corn on the cob still in the husks

Since we are talking summertime in America, burgers top the list of quick and easy meals. Blue cheese burgers and grilled corn on the cob is an all-time favorite, providing a flavor one-two punch that requires little else than hot coals.

It’s a burger so good, you don’t even need a bun.

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Summer means different things to different people. For some, it’s time to head to sandy beaches, for others, the mountains call for epic hikes. Gardeners are either trying to survive drought or torrential rain, or in our case here in Colorado, the threat of hail.

If summer has a sound it would be a mix of hissing water sprinklers, barking dogs, ice dropping in a glass, and the sizzle of food’s first kiss on hot grill grates.

For me, the warm invitation of this season means a fresh coat of red polish on my toes, vibrant blooms in the garden, a full hummingbird feeder, long evenings on the deck, arms full from the farmers market, and a hot grill for fast and easy dinners.

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In this recipe, we forgo the bun and embrace ripe summer tomatoes for our blue cheese burger to rest on and avocado as a topper. Without the distraction of condiments, the choice of ground meat is especially important, as is trusting the source if you like them cooked less than well-done, which we do.

TIP: Don’t be tempted by lean ground beef options, 80% lean is ideal for burgers, even when you’re adding blue cheese.

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Grilled sweet corn is another marker of warm weather goodness and its natural sweetness brings balance to a savory burger.

It can be a little intimidating to try and remove hot charred husks straight from the grill, but we have some tips for saving your hands without letting the corn cool so much the butter doesn’t melt.

Oh yes, sweet cream butter. I’m a purist here, nothing but butter for me, but feel free to sprinkle your favorite chile or curry powder, sharp cheese, or herb butter on top just before serving.

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Blue Cheese Burgers [GF]

Buns are an option, but we think these savory blue cheese burgers are delicious without them served over summer-ripe tomatoes and topped with avocado.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Author: Judy
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Ingredients

  • 2/3 pound ground chuck -- 80% lean is ideal
  • 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese + 1 tablespoon for garnish
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt & pepper
  • 1 large tomato or 2 small-medium -- sliced 1/4" thick
  • 1 avocado  , sliced 1/4" thick
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Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, break ground meat apart and line the bottom of the bowl so it is loose and spread out. Sprinkle 1/3 cup of crumbled blue cheese over the meat and gently mix into the meat with a fork or with your fingertips. Separate the mixture and form into approx 1/3 lb patties and place on a platter. Sprinkle with paprika, salt, and pepper on both sides. Make a small indentation in the center of the patty with your thumb about 1/4" deep -- this will help the patty keep its shape when grilled.
  • Grill burgers over high heat or directly over hot coals until seared well and the meat releases easily from the grill, about 4-5 minutes on each side and cooked through. If using a meat thermometer, the inside temperature should be 125° for rare, 140° for medium, 155-160 for well done. When done, let rest on a platter tented with foil for 5 minutes.
  • While the burgers are resting, arrange the sliced tomatoes on plates for each burger. Sprinkle salt and pepper over tomatoes. Place burgers directly on tomatoes and top with 2-3 slices of avocado and a few crumbles of blue cheese.

Notes

TIP: Choosing quality meat is important to a great tasting burger. If you cannot find ground chuck, ask the butcher to grind it for you and make sure it is no more lean than 85% -- 80% is ideal.
**The USDA recommends 160 degrees for all ground meat. We prefer our burgers cooked medium rather than well done, but we feel more confident in the meat we purchase from local butchers. Another option to reduce risk is to purchase whole muscle meat, cut it into 1 inch cubes, add small cubes of butter if it's lean, then place in the freezer for about 30 minutes until it is slightly hardened on the edges, yet still pliable. Pulse in a food processor until it resembles ground meat, 10-15 pulses.

Nutrition

Calories: 628kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 1004mg | Potassium: 985mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 675IU | Vitamin C: 11.9mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 3.6mg
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Grilled Corn on the Cob

Juicy tender corn on the cob from the grill, because we leave the husks on!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Author: Judy
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Ingredients

  • 4 ears sweet corn -- in the husk
  • 1/4 cup butter -- softened
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Instructions

  • Heat a gas or charcoal grill for 15 minutes or until hot (about 400°). Place corn on the grill directly over the heat and cook for about 15 minutes. Watch for flare-ups and rotate the corn every 4-5 minutes, once the husks begin to blacken so that it cooks on all sides until most of the husks are charred or well browned.
  • Remove from the grill and let cool slightly on a baking sheet. Wearing cooking gloves or heavy neoprene-type gloves to protect your hands, peel away the husks from the corn and place corn on a platter with the butter.
  • The easiest way to do this to grasp the husk with fingertips at the tip of the corn and expose the corn by peeling down.
  • Once all the husk is at the bottom of the cob, grasp the cob with one hand and the husks in the other and twist the husks off of the cob like you're wringing water out of a towel. Don't worry too much about bits of husk or silks that may cling to the corn, it's easier to remove those once it's all shucked and you're not wearing gloves.
  • When all the corn in on the platter, roll in the butter and serve.

Notes

It is not necessary to soak the corn in water before grilling, unless your grill tends to have hot spots that are difficult to control. Also, it is not necessary to remove the silk from the corn either, as it can help keep the corn from drying out.
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We served these with a salad as well, but that isn’t always the case. We’re not above skipping the salad for just burgers and corn. Yes, three ears of corn per person is probably over the top, but we are happy to indulge during peak season.

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  1. GrammaSue says

    March 25, 2020 at 6:19 am

    Yum! We love blue cheese burgers (but we include toasted brioche buns too). I just read an article on blue cheese and it is “gut-healthy”. It has the “good bacteria” that helps our gut function well. That’s a plus for me bc I love it ! Occasionally, we also grill onions and lean bacon (till crisp) and serve that with plain burgers with only Montreal Steak Seasoning sprinkled on top prior to grilling. Outstanding. Love your grilled corn idea also. And…. if you didn’t feel like a salad, you could grill Veggie-stuffed Portabello’s (onion, carrot, red bell, zucchini-all diced fine with fresh thyme and topped with shredded Fontina chz and bread crumbs)

    Reply
    • Judy Purcell says

      March 31, 2020 at 7:36 am

      We like grilled onions on ours too!

      Reply
  2. Pete says

    May 3, 2019 at 7:53 am

    5 stars
    Blue cheese burgers are our favorite!

    Reply
  3. mjskit says

    July 30, 2014 at 7:59 am

    Oh this is so funny! I JUST pulled some ground beef from the freezer to make burgers and grill corn tonight. My initial plan was to top the burgers with onions and mushrooms which would go great with the blue cheese. Looks like I need to stop by the store and pick up some blue cheese. What a great meal!

    Reply
    • Judy Purcell says

      July 30, 2014 at 8:02 am

      You are right, MJ, onions and mushroom do go great with blue cheese — my favorite sauce for steak is a mushroom ragout with blue cheese; simply the best savory flavor combo. Enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Hotly Spiced says

    July 29, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    Summer for me means red polish on my toes as well! I love to BBQ when it’s summer and I love to eat outdoors and burgers are so great to prepare for a summer evening’s dinner. I love how you have blue cheese on your burgers – delicious and the GF take is good too xx

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    • Judy Purcell says

      July 30, 2014 at 8:04 am

      Hi Charlie! Summer is an easy season to love — I will always think of you when applying a fresh coat of red. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Raymund says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:30 pm

    Thats the best way of preparing a corn, grilling them. Also that burger sounds amazing with that blue cheese and the avocadoes. Yum!

    Reply
    • Judy Purcell says

      July 29, 2014 at 7:05 am

      Hi Raymund, you are right about the corn — makes me regret all the years I boiled it.

      Reply
  6. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    July 28, 2014 at 11:00 am

    I love your description of summer sounds, it is so true. I think your burgers and corn are a prefect meal to enjoy…I certainly miss not having a grill since we sold our cottage in Maine.

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    • Judy Purcell says

      July 29, 2014 at 7:53 am

      Oh Karen, I would miss my grill terribly. Hope all is going well for you with the estate sale.

      Reply
  7. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    July 27, 2014 at 9:55 pm

    5 stars
    I soak my corn in salted water before grilling but maybe I don’t need to. Yours looks great and what’s not to love about a burger you can fit in your mouth. 🙂

    Reply
    • Judy Purcell says

      July 29, 2014 at 8:12 am

      I know what you mean about the 6 inch burger stacks — how does anyone eat that with dignity? Ha! Though they are pretty.

      Reply
  8. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    July 26, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    This is the first year in a million years give or take a hundred, that I haven’t personally owned a grill. I am still on the fence about getting another, but when I see a burger like this I am pushed to get off the dang fence and just get one!

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    • Judy Purcell says

      July 29, 2014 at 8:14 am

      Summer grilling is a staple for us, and it came in quite handy this week when my stove suddenly stopped working — I could still cook! Funny how the repairman thought it was a good excuse not to, but food bloggers just don’t think that way. 🙂

      Reply
  9. betsyb says

    July 24, 2014 at 3:11 pm

    5 stars
    Love this idea of serving blue cheese burgers on top of the tomato and topped by the avocado instead of bread…terrific! I’m definitely going to try that next time as well as mixing the blue cheese into the burger. I’ve topped it with the cheese and stuffed it with the cheese, but mixing all the way through sounds so much better. 🙂 Glad you’re enjoying summer, Judy!

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    • Judy Purcell says

      July 24, 2014 at 7:48 pm

      Hi Betsy! Thanks, I am enjoying summer, feeling great and love being in the kitchen creatively again. I do hope you try mixing the blue cheese into your burgers — I think you’ll love it. 🙂

      Reply
  10. ChgoJohn says

    July 24, 2014 at 10:50 am

    5 stars
    This is, perhaps, my favorite summertime meal, Judy. So quick to prepare and so very good, too. I’ve a meat grinder and it’s been ages since I bought anything already ground. Your food processor tips are great, too, if one doesn’t have a grinder.
    Hope you’re having a great summer!

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    • Judy Purcell says

      July 24, 2014 at 11:31 am

      I am having a great summer, John, thanks. I once thought about buying a meat grinder, but learned the food processor trick from Cooks Illustrated and haven’t needed to as yet. Someday I would like to make my own sausages, so the meat grinder with the feed attachment would be needed for that.

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  11. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    July 24, 2014 at 10:03 am

    Butter (with salt and pepper) for my corn too. At least 98% of the time, although sometimes I do enjoy a herb or cheese garnish. Burgers really are so great for cookouts, aren’t they? A burger and corn on the cob is a frequent summer meal for us. Fun post — thanks.

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    • Judy Purcell says

      July 24, 2014 at 11:34 am

      Hi John, maybe next time I’ll make an herb butter just to give it a try.

      Reply
  12. Cecile says

    July 24, 2014 at 8:04 am

    5 stars
    I ‘Pinned’ this immediately – can’t wait to try both the burgers & the corn !!

    Reply
    • Judy Purcell says

      July 24, 2014 at 11:36 am

      Hi Cecile, thanks for stopping by! I do hope you enjoy this easy meal as much as we do. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Jed Gray (sportsglutton) says

    July 24, 2014 at 5:59 am

    5 stars
    No other way to grill corn than with the husks on. Always so good!

    Looks like a perfect summer meal Judy, and boy am I missing having a grill right now.

    Reply
    • Judy Purcell says

      July 24, 2014 at 11:45 am

      Hey Jed! Without a grill it can’t really be summer can it?!

      Reply
  14. Lizzy (Good Things) says

    July 23, 2014 at 10:12 pm

    5 stars
    Oh that all looks so deliciously summery… saying hello from a bone-bitingly cold Winter day downunder! xo

    Reply
    • Judy Purcell says

      July 24, 2014 at 11:47 am

      Hi Lizzy, I know it is far colder on your side of the world right now. Hope you are recovering well and that you’re ready to get outside when the weather warms up!

      Reply
  15. Greg says

    July 23, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    5 stars
    The perfect summer meal!

    Reply
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