Juicy Buffalo Blue Cheese Burgers topped with spicy buffalo sauce, creamy jalapeño slaw, and crumbled blue cheese. An easy cast iron skillet burger recipe that’s loaded with flavor.
If you love buffalo wings and blue cheese dressing, this Buffalo Blue Cheese Burger is about to become your new favorite burger night upgrade. Juicy beef patties are topped with tangy buffalo sauce, plenty of blue cheese crumbles, and a cool, creamy jalapeño slaw that brings just enough heat to keep things interesting.
I’m so tired of cold, dreary, blah weather and hearing about snow and having to bring the dogs into the garage at night. This burger is just what I needed to shake off the winter.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Buffalo wing flavors in burger form
- Ready in about an hour
- No grill required
- The cool slaw balances the spicy buffalo sauce
- Perfect for game day, cookouts, or easy weeknight dinners
Why This Recipe Works
This burger works because every component serves a purpose. The beef and blue cheese create a rich, savory foundation while the buffalo sauce adds tangy heat. The creamy jalapeño slaw cools things down and adds crunch, keeping the burger from feeling overly heavy. Toasting the brioche buns in the skillet ties everything together with buttery flavor and crispy edges.
Ingredient Notes
Ground Beef – An 80/20 blend delivers the best flavor and juiciness.
Blue Cheese – Mixing some into the burger and adding more on top creates layers of flavor instead of just a garnish.
Buffalo Sauce – Use your favorite bottled buffalo sauce or homemade.
Brioche Buns – Soft, buttery brioche buns hold up beautifully against the juicy burger and buffalo sauce.
Jalapeño Slaw – The creamy slaw adds texture and freshness without overpowering the burger.
Tips for the Best Buffalo Burgers
- Don’t overwork the meat mixture; it will make the burgers tough.
- Use room-temperature blue cheese for easier mixing.
- Toast the buns in the skillet for maximum flavor.
- Add buffalo sauce after cooking to prevent burning.
- Let burgers rest a few minutes before assembling.
Variations
Make It Spicier – Add diced jalapeños directly to the burger mixture.
Add Bacon – Crispy bacon pairs perfectly with the blue cheese.
Swap the Cheese – Try crumbled gorgonzola or sharp cheddar.
Lighten It Up – Use ground turkey and reduced-fat mayo in the slaw.
What to Serve with Buffalo Blue Cheese Burgers
- French fries
- Sweet potato fries
- Onion rings
- Potato salad
- Broccoli salad
- Kettle chips
FAQ
Can I make these on the grill?
Absolutely. Cook over medium-high heat until the burgers reach your desired doneness.
Can I make the jalapeño slaw ahead of time?
Yes. Prepare it up to one day in advance and refrigerate until ready to serve.
What blue cheese works best?
A creamy, crumbly blue cheese works best because it mixes easily into the beef and melts slightly while cooking.
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Buffalo Blue Cheese Burger with Jalapeno Slaw
Juicy Buffalo Blue Cheese Burgers topped with buffalo sauce, creamy jalapeño slaw, and crumbled blue cheese. An easy cast iron skillet burger recipe that's loaded with flavor.
Ingredients
Burgers:
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 1 lb. ground round
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 oz. crumbled blue cheese (I used Stilton)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- 4 Brioche buns, split in half
- 1 ripe tomato, sliced
- ½ cup buffalo sauce , I use Moore's
Slaw:
- 1 bag angel hair cabbage
- 1 1/2 cups mayo
- 1 jalapeño, deseeded/deribbed and diced (or maybe 2, depending on how big and how much heat you like)
- 1/3 cup tomato, finely diced
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the ground round, Worcestershire sauce, blue cheese, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Heat 1 tbsp butter in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
- Add burgers to cast iron skillet, and sear on each side, then reduce heat to medium. Cook until burgers are desired doneness, then remove from skillet.
- Add remaining tbsp of butter to skillet, and when melted add bun halves, face side down, to skillet. Push down slightly to brown, remove from skillet.
- Make slaw by mixing all ingredients; salt and pepper.
- To assemble burger, add a tomato slice to bottom bun, followed by blue cheese crumbles, burger, slaw and drizzle with buffalo sauce.
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While I enjoy a grilled burger, the ones from the griddle or cast iron skillet are bitchin’ in their own right. Good job, Shea. This looks outstanding.
Thanks Adam! I happen to LOVE burgers in my cast iron skillet – and I sop up all the leftover goodness with the buns.