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Boursin Burger Recipe

Published: Jun 28, 2022 · Modified: Mar 3, 2024 by Sarah Baumeister · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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A juicy burger patty with extra umami, creamy herb flavored Boursin cheese, caramelized onions with balsamic, and peppery arugula, this Boursin Burger Recipe is a special one!

plated burger with arugula scattered around.

This recipe is a little different that your standard burger recipe. What makes it unique? Well-- into the ground meat, there is an added 5 oz. of ground cremini mushrooms. Doing so is not only delicious, it is nutritious as well!

Ground venison or ground beef both work great in this recipe. Here is another simple ground venison burger recipe, if you are interested (it has butter grated into the patty!).

Mushrooms pair really well with arugula, like with this mushroom arugula frittata. And the balsamic onions added sweetness and sauciness.

Boursin cheese is great as a burger topping, it's so creamy! We love it in this Creamy Boursin Pasta with Chicken, as well. Use it for a super easy sauce in this Creamy Boursin Chicken.

finished burgers with every except top buns.

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How to grind mushrooms to the texture of meat?

whole crimini mushrooms in food processor.
hand holding ground mushrooms to show size.
ground cremini mushrooms in a food processor.

The key to adding ground mushrooms into your burger meat is making sure everything is the same texture. The best way to do that is to use a food processor! A few quick pulses will give you a consistently sized texture to your mushrooms that resembles that of ground meat. All in a fraction of the time!

My favorite food processor is from Cuisinart. It is simple to use, has a big bowl, and works very effectively.

Ingredients

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  • Ground Beef: If you are using beef, I suggest using a quality meat like Organic Prairie, as they are known for humane treatment and best practices. Ground venison is a great option, as well.
  • Cremini mushrooms: The "umami" or savory taste you get from adding the mushrooms is really special. Plus, the mushrooms give the burger patty a light, almost fluffy feel to it. This also makes it so tender.
  • Fresh baby arugula: Arugula is such a special great, it has a lovely, peppery bite to it. Arugula, mushroom, and boursin is such a tasty combo- you have to try it!
  • Garlic and Fine Herbs Boursin Cheese: Any variety of Boursin cheese would be delicious.
  • Balsamic vinegar: This is used when cooking down the onions, as the vinegar cooks down the flavor concentrates and it becomes sweeter and thicker.

See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients.

How to make a Burger with Boursin Cheese

ground mushrooms and ground venison in a clear bowl.

Step 1. Place fresh crimini mushrooms in the bowl of food processor and pulse for 15-20 seconds. The final result should resemble the texture and consistency of ground meat.

meat mixture in a clear bowl.

Step 2. In a medium sized mixing bowl, add ground beef, ground crimini mushrooms, ½ tsp. salt, and pepper. Using your hands, mix ingredients together to combine.

blended meat and mushroom burger patties.

Step 3. Form four good size burger patties and place on a plate to the side. Heat 3 tbsp. of butter in a cast iron skillet and add thinly sliced onions. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Add remaining salt and cook down for an additional 5 minutes until the onions are caramelized. Deglaze the pan with balsamic vinegar and cook for 1 minute.

mushroom burger patties in cast iron skillet.

Step 4. Remove to a separate plate and add in remaining 1 tbsp. of butter. Once melted, cook burgers over medium heat until desired doneness. About 4-5 minutes per side for medium.

buns topped with boursin cheese.

Step 5. Spread ¼ of the Boursin cheese mixture on the bottom of each burger bun.

four burger buns on a plate topped with caramelized onions.

Step 6. Top with ¼ of the balsamic onions, burger patty, and ¼ of the fresh baby arugula. Finish with burger bun top and enjoy!

completed burgers on a serving platter.

Recipe Tip

These burgers don't have any kind of binder or "filler" in them to hold the meat together, they are simply mushrooms, meat, and salt and pepper. If you are cooking them in a cast iron skillet per the recipe, this isn't a problem-- just flip them gently. If you choose to make the burgers on the grill, you may want to add an egg and pack them more tightly when forming to help keep their form.

angled shot of burger.

Variations and Substitutions

  • Finish the burgers with other toppings if you would like--sauteed bell peppers, fresh tomato slices, bacon, and stone ground mustard would all be delicious additions.
  • You can make this burger dairy free by using olive oil to saute the onions and fry the burgers and vegan boursin cheese in place of the standard variety.
  • Not everyone is a fan of the peppery taste of arugula. If that's you, butter lettuce or bib lettuce would be much milder and taste great.

Recipe FAQs

What is the best way to store leftover burgers?

Store any extras in the fridge in an airtight container. Keep burgers separate from toppings, buns, spreads, etc. when there are leftovers to keep all the textures as fresh as possible and give yourself the chance to heat up the burger patty separately.

completed burgers on a serving platter with one shown close.

If you tried this Boursin Burger Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it goes in the comments below. I love to hear from you.

finished boursin mushroom burger on a wooden platter.

Boursin Burger Recipe

Sarah Baumeister
A savory Boursin Burger with Mushrooms and Arugula, this unique burger recipe is filled with flavor in the patty and on top!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course venison
Cuisine American
Servings 4 burgers
Calories 575 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 5 oz. crimini mushrooms
  • ¾ tsp. salt divided
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • 4 tbsp. butter divided
  • 1 ½ cups baby arugula
  • 1 medium sized yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 5.2 oz. Garlic and Fine Herbs Boursin Cheese
  • 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Place fresh crimini mushrooms in the bowl of food processor and pulse for 15-20 seconds. The final result should resemble the texture and consistency of ground meat.
  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, add ground beef, ground crimini mushrooms, ½ tsp. salt, and pepper.
  • Using your hands, mix ingredients together to combine.
  • Form four good size burger patties and place on a plate to the side.
  • Heat 3 tbsp. of butter in a cast iron skillet and add thinly sliced onions. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Add remaining salt and cook down for an additional 5 minutes until the onions are caramelized. Deglaze the pan with balsamic vinegar and cook for 1 minute.
  • Remove to a separate plate and add in remaining 1 tbsp. of butter. Once melted, cook burgers over medium heat until desired doneness. About 4-5 minutes per side for medium.
  • Spread ¼ of the Boursin cheese mixture on the bottom of each burger bun.
  • Top with ¼ of the balsamic onions, burger patty, and ¼ of the fresh baby arugula.
  • Finish with burger bun top and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 575kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 24gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 765mgPotassium: 553mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 932IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 3mg
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