Here it is, boss — a full-flavored Chef Ed banger: a Bacon Blue Cheese Hamburger stacked thick, crispy fries on the side, and creamy slaw to cool it down. This one screams indulgence and satisfaction on every level.

Chef Ed’s Bacon Blue Cheese Burger Plate

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Soak Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 knockout plates

Ingredients

For the Burgers:

  • 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 4 brioche or sesame buns, toasted
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Tomato slices
  • Red onion rings (optional)
  • Mayo or garlic aioli (optional)

For the Fries:

  • 4 large russet potatoes, cut into thick fries

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt, pepper, paprika

For the Cole Slaw:

  • 1/2 head green cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Make the Fries:

Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Toss cut fries in olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through for golden crisp edges.

2. Cook the Bacon:

In a skillet or oven, cook bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels.

3. Form and Grill the Burgers:

Divide ground beef into 4 thick patties. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Grill or sear over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes per side for medium. In last minute of cooking, top each patty with blue cheese to melt slightly.

4. Build the Burger:

Toast buns. Spread with mayo or aioli (if using), then layer lettuce, tomato, burger patty with melted blue cheese, crispy bacon, and red onion.Chef Ed recipe, bacon blue cheese burger, gourmet burger, juicy burger, American classic, hamburger recipe, beef and bacon burger, blue cheese beef, homemade burger, oven fries, creamy cole slaw, comfort food, pub-style burger, BBQ burger plate, thick burger patty, toasted brioche bun, bacon cheeseburger, cookout meal, burger night, beef dinner, classic side dishes, game day food, crispy fries, mayonnaise slaw, shredded cabbage salad, backyard burger, seared burger, skillet burger, family meal, indulgent sandwich

5. Make the Slaw:

Toss cabbage and carrot in a large bowl. In a smaller bowl, whisk mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Combine and chill before serving.

 

6. Plate It:

Serve each burger with a generous pile of fries and a scoop of cool coleslaw. Cold drink optional — but encouraged.

Chef Ed Tip:
For next-level flavor, grill the buns with a swipe of butter or bacon fat. And if you’re feeling bold, mix a little blue cheese right into the patty before cooking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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