Whiskey Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe – Out Of This World Delicious!

This Whiskey Bacon Cheeseburger recipe has become all the rage recently. In fact, I have been asked to make this over and over again by everyone who has tried one.

Even those individuals who were skeptical because they don’t like the taste of whiskey and those who already love my Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger recipe are hooked after taking their first bite.

So what makes this burger so special? I am confident that it is because of the whiskey bacon sauce.

This sweet and smoky sauce is filled with bacon pieces and then piled on top of a quarter pound cheeseburger. And for many people it doesn’t get much better than bacon, beef and whiskey!

Although, just because it calls for whiskey as one of the ingredients, it is still safe for eating by all. That is because the alcohol cooks off and all you are left with is the deep smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with bacon.

Whiskey Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe

Ingredients

Whiskey Sauce

Bacon
Onion
Brown sugar
Whiskey
Worcestershire sauce
Black pepper

Cheeseburgers

Ground beef
Cheese
Salt and Pepper

Instructions

WHIKSEY SAUCE

The first step in making a Whiskey Bacon Cheeseburger is to brown the bacon. Start by cutting the bacon in small strips.

You can do this with a pair of sharp kitchen shears or a sharp knife. Then place the bacon pieces in a skillet and cook over medium heat until just crispy.

Use a spider strainer or a slotted spatula to remove the bacon from the skillet, keeping the grease in the pan.

Place the cooked bacon in a bowl. There is no need to place the bacon on paper towels to drain.

Next, place the diced onions in the same skillet that was used to cook the bacon, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.

Cook the onions over medium heat for about 5 minutes. You want the onions to break down and become translucent.

Then add the brown sugar to the skillet, stir and cook for another 2 minutes.

Add The Whiskey

Now it is time to add the remaining ingredients. When you add the whiskey you will notice that the activity in the pan just got a little more energy.

You may see vigorous boiling and foamy bubbles as the whiskey begins to cook off. Continue to let this mixture cook down for about 2-3 minutes.

Then reduce the heat to low and stir the bacon back to the skillet. Keep the Whiskey Bacon Cheeseburger topping warm while you grill the burgers.

MAKE THE BURGERS

Although you could purchase pre-made hamburger patties, it is easy to make your own.

Start by dividing the ground beef into 4 equal sections. Then form each section into a hamburger patty.

The trick here is to not handle the meat too much. Simply form it into a large circle while gently squeezing it so that it holds together.

Then make a thumbprint indention in the center of each burger so that when it cooks it will be even with the outer edge of the burger.

Season each side with salt and pepper to taste and then place your burgers on a preheated grill that is approximately 450°F.

Grill for about 3-4 minutes on one side and then flip each burger and continue to cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until done per your preference.

Place the burgers away from the heat and add a piece of cheese to the top of each one and close the lid so that the cheese can melt.

Place the cheeseburgers on the bottom bun and top with the whiskey bacon sauce.

Enjoy! Mary

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