Hamburgers with Gorgonzola Cheese

Categories: Beef | Cheese | From cook4u | Meats

Serves: 4 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lb Lean ground beef
• 1/4 lb Gorgonzola or blue cheese
• 2 tb Butter
• 2 tb Cognac
• 1/4 lb Mushrooms, sliced thin
• 1/2 ts Garlic, minced
• 2 tb Parsley, chopped

Instructions:
1. Place the beefm in a bowl. Add the cheese and blend well. Divide the
mixture into 4 portions and shape into a flat patty, about 1-in. thick or
slightly less. 2. Heat a skillet, preferably of cast iron. Do not add fat.
When the skillet is very hot, add the patties and cook over moderately high
heat 3-4 min. or until well browned on one side. Turn and continue cooking
about 1-2 min. 3. Meanwhile, heat the butter in a separate skillet and add
the mushrooms and garlic. Cook, tossing and stirring, about 2 min. or until
golden brown. 4. Add the cognac to the patties and ignite it. Cook until
the flame dies. Transfer the patties to a warm serving dish or plates. 5.
Spoon the mushroom mixture over the patties and sprinkle with the chopped
parsley.