Black & Blue Burgers

What a name!  They aren't actually that color nor are they bruised.  However, they were good!  Hmmm . . . I just discovered I forgot to take a picture of the finished product before consumption.  We used ground elk.  Really took away the wild game taste.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 pkt Black & Blue Cheese Ball Mix
2 tsp Garlic Garlic Seasoning
1/3 c light mayonnaise
2 Tbsp Bacon pepper Jam
6 slices 2% milk Cheddar cheese
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted
Lettuce leaves, tomato slices, optional

Instructions:


1.  In large bowl, combine first 3 ingredients; salt and pepper as desired.  Form into 6 patties.

2.  Heat a large skillet over medium heat.  Add patties.  Pan-fry, turning once, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read food thermometer, about 8-10 minutes.

3.  Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine mayonnaise and Bacon Pepper Jam.  Set aside.  Top burgers with cheese.

4.  Spread toasted buns with bacon pepper aioli.  Top with burgers, lettuce and tomatoes, if desired.

Makes 6 servings.  Serve with a green salad.

Make Ahead & Freeze:  Prepare step 1.  Place patties in a gallon freezer bag between sheets of wax paper.  Place Bacon Pepper Jam in a quart freezer bag.  Place cheese in a quart freezer bag.  Place all bags in a gallon freezer bag.  Seal well, label and freeze.  Thaw completely.  Continue with step 2.