BURGERS AU POIVRE WITH MOZZARELLA AND BLUE

1 pound ground beef (85 percent lean)
1 1/2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
TO SERVE:
4 slices Vienna bread
4 slices (4 ounces) Mozzarella cheese
Salt
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 ounce crumbled Blue cheese

Heat large, heavy frying pan over medium heat 5 minutes.

Meanwhile shape ground beef into 4 oval patties, 1/2 inch thick. Lightly press pepper into both sides. Brush pan lightly with oil. Add burgers and pan-broil 6 minutes, turning once.

Meanwhile place a slice of Mozzarella cheese on each bread slice. Heat Ito 2 minutes under broiler until cheese is melted.

Season burgers with salt and sprinkle with parsley. Place burgers on melted cheese and sprinkle with Blue cheese. Heat 1 minute under broiler to melt Blue cheese.

Makes 4 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe pamphlet: Gourmet Cheeseburgers Cookbook, American Dairy Farmers and Beef Industry Council