Shelly's Recipe

CHEESY GOODNESS

Category: Sandwiches

8 oz apple wood smoked bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
10 large shallots
1 head garlic, broke into cloves
4 oz gorgonzola, crumbled
4 oz cream cheese
2 tsp fresh rosemary
2-3 tsp kosher salt
1-2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
2 lbs fresh ground hamburger
6 good quality hamburger buns

In a large skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet, transfer to paper towels to drain. Add the shallots and garlic to the bacon drippings. Cook until the shallots and garlic are soft. Remove from skillet, let cool, peel, then place in food processor. Pulse 5 times. Add gorgonzola, cream cheese, and rosemary, pulse until well blended. Remove from food processor and place in small bowl. Add the bacon; stir well. Season with salt and pepper, if needed.

Make patties out of the ground beef. Place patties on a preheated grill. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes per side. Lightly toast the buns on the grill. Spread the shallot mixture on cut sides of buns. Place burger on bottom bun, add the top bun and serve.