Name: Hodad's Blue Jay Burger
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H50M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H35M0.000S
Yield: 1 burger
Ingredients: 5 pounds blue cheese crumbles; 3 1/2 cups real mayo; 2 1/2 cups buttermilk; One 1/2-inch-thick slice super colossal yellow onion, separated into rings; One 1/3-pound 80/20 ground chuck beef patty; 1 teaspoon seasoned salt; 2 slices American cheese; One 4-inch sesame seed sourdough bun; 1 tablespoon real mayo; 1 teaspoon yellow mustard; 1 tablespoon ketchup, preferably Heinz; Eight to ten 1/4-inch crinkle-cut dill pickle chips; One 1/2-inch-thick slice tomato; 1/2 cup shredded lettuce; Hodad's Signature Bacon Patty, recipe follows; 4 pounds sliced bacon

Directions

For the Hodad's blue cheese sauce: Combine blue cheese, mayo and buttermilk in a bowl until well mixed.
For the Hodad's blue jay burger: Cook the onion rings on a griddle until caramelized. Set aside.
Sprinkle both sides of the beef patty with the seasoned salt. Sear on hot griddle until browned and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Add the cheese and let melt.
Toast top and bottom of bun on the griddle until golden brown.
Add mayo, mustard and ketchup to bun bottom, then add pickle chips, tomato and lettuce.
Top with beef patty, then with Bacon Patty and 1/3 cup Hodad's blue cheese sauce, grilled onions and toasted bun top.

Hodad's Signature Bacon Patty:

Yield: 10 servings

Place bacon in a large pot and cover with 2 quarts water. Bring to a boil and cook until the bacon fat renders, about 45 minutes.
Place a 4-ounce serving of bacon on a hot flat-top grill or griddle and weigh down. Cook, flipping occasionally, until both sides are crispy. Repeat with remaining bacon.

This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional. It has not been tested for home use.

Recipe courtesy of Hodad's, San Diego, CA

Hodad's Blue Jay Burger

Ingredients

Hodad's Blue Cheese Sauce: