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    Home » Recipes » Main Meal » Blue Cheese Zucchini Beef Burgers

    Published: May 27, 2018 · Modified: May 27, 2021 by Linda Warren

    Blue Cheese Zucchini Beef Burgers

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    Sneak a little healthy into your next cookout - add zucchini to your burgers! These Blue Cheese Zucchini Beef Burgers are not your ordinary burger. The beef is seasoned with jalapenos and red onions then they're made extra delicious with the addition of crumbled blue cheese.

    Once these burgers are grilled to perfection, no one needs to know there's a little something extra in there. Great for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and summer BBQs.

    Blue Cheese Zucchini Beef Burgers | 2 Cookin Mamas Sneak a little healthy into your next cookout - add zucchini to your burgers! These blue cheese zucchini beef burgers are seasoned with jalapenos & red onions and topped with blue cheese. Grilled to perfection, no one needs to know there's a little something extra in there. Great for Memorial Day, 4th of July & summer BBQs. #burgers #beef #zucchini #bluecheese #grilling #BBQ #MemorialDay #FourthofJuly #summer #dinner #picnic

    Memorial Day, 4th of July, or any summer picnic calls for burgers, right? So what's on your menu this holiday? I don't know about you but we're grilling up some delicious and slightly more healthy Blue Cheese Zucchini Beef Burgers to start the party!

    I know, you're thinking zucchini in a burger!!?? Ah, but don’t let the name fool you, these burgers are plenty beefy!

    I know zucchini sounds like an odd thing to add to a hamburger but adding zucchini to the mix not only helps make the burgers moister and you can use leaner beef as well to make them healthier. Oh, and your kids won’t even know that you are helping them eat their veggies!

    Enjoy big, fat, juicy Blue Cheese Zucchini Beef Burgers!

    Blue Cheese Zucchini Beef Burgers closeup | 2 Cookin Mamas

    Of course, the most important thing is how do they taste. Well, once you bite into one of these beauties you will find them both rich and hearty.

    Top them with your favorite cheese, my husband's being blue cheese, and to put them over-the-top, pile on toppings of grilled onions.

    The onions are easy to grill next to the burgers. Just remember to cut the slices thick so they are easier to turn. Separate the rings when you take them off the grill and you are good to go.

    Blue Cheese Zucchini Beef Burgers bite | 2 Cookin Mamas

    These make a great addition to a Memorial Day or Fourth of July BBQ. I like to serve mine with coleslaw, grilled corn on the cob, and a nice toasted whole wheat bun with all the trimmings!

    Blue Cheese Zucchini Beef Burgers ready to eat | 2 Cookin Mamas

    Wishing everyone a wonderful Memorial Day and remember those that fought for the freedoms we enjoy! Enjoy your day!

    Try my BBQ Burger with onion rings too!

    Find lots of easy grilling recipes here on 2CM!

    Blue Cheese Zucchini Beef Burgers square | 2 Cookin Mamas

    BLUE CHEESE ZUCCHINI BEEF BURGERS

    Sneak a little healthy into your next cookout - add zucchini to your burgers! These burgers are seasoned with jalapenos and red onions and made extra delicious with the addition of bleu cheese. Grilled to perfection, no one needs to know there's a little something extra in there. Great for Memorial Day & summer BBQs.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 14 minutes
    Total Time: 24 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Author: Linda Warren

    Ingredients

    • 1-½ cups zucchini, peeled & shredded
    • 1 lb. extra lean ground beef
    • ¼ cup red onion, chopped
    • 1-2 jalapenos, chopped
    • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 2-4 oz. blue cheese, crumbled
    • Salt & pepper to taste
    • Whole wheat buns
    • Garnishes: Grilled onions, bacon, lettuce and tomato (optional)

    Instructions

    • Shred zucchini and place between paper towels and squeeze out excess moisture.
    • Place all ingredients other than buns and garnishes in a bowl and mix with your hand. 
    • Form into 6 hamburgers. 
    • Place in refrigerator for 2-4 hours to firm so they hold their shape during cooking.
    • Preheat grill. 
    • If grilling onions, slice in thick slices, spray grill with nonstick cooking spray, sprinkle rings with a little olive oil and cook alongside hamburgers. 
    • Cook hamburgers for 5-7 minutes per side. If you are topping with additional blue cheese, place on top of the burgers in the last minute or two and wait until melted. 
    • Serve on whole wheat buns topped with grilled onions, lettuce and tomato.

    The original post was published on May 27, 2013. Photos and copy have been updated to show this burger in all its drool-worthiness!

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