Warm Wilted Spinach & Shiitake Mushroom Topped Blue Cheese Bacon Burgers - Sutter Home Family Vineya

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup pecan halves
• 4 ounces crumbled good quality blue cheese, such as Oregon Blue or Maytag
• 2-1/4 pounds fresh ground chuck(80% lean)
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 thick sliced applewood smoked bacon strips
• 2 teaspoons Colavita extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup sliced trimmed shiitake mushroom caps
• 1/3 cup chopped shallots
• 1/4 cup Colavita balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil for grilling rack
• 3 ounces trimmed baby spinach
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened