BLEU CHEESEBURGERS

1/4 lb. bleu cheese
3 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 C. minced fresh chives
1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dry mustard
12 hamburger buns

Crumble the blue cheese into a large mixing bowl, and then thoroughly combine with ground beef, chives, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, and mustard. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Lightly press the meat into about 12 patties. Cook on preheated grill until browned on both sides and to your desired doneness. Serve on hamburger buns.