Maple-Whiskey BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger
A flavor-packed burger topped with crispy bacon and a unique maple-whiskey BBQ sauce, perfect for grilling season.
Ingredients
Burger Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 4 slices bacon Cook until crispy
- 4 slices cheddar cheese For topping
- 4 pieces burger buns To serve
Maple-Whiskey BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup whiskey
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- Lettuce For serving
- Tomato For serving
Instructions
Preparation of BBQ Sauce
- In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup, whiskey, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over medium heat until it simmers, then reduce the heat and let it thicken for about 10 minutes.
Cooking Bacon
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove it and let it drain on paper towels.
Making Patties
- Form the ground beef into four equal patties and season each with salt and pepper.
Grilling
- Grill the patties on medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes per side for a medium doneness.
- In the final minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese atop each patty and close the grill lid to melt.
Toasting Buns and Assembly
- Toast the burger buns on the grill until lightly golden.
- Assemble your burgers by placing the patty on the bottom bun, layering with bacon, drizzling with maple-whiskey BBQ sauce, and adding any extras like lettuce and tomato.
- Serve immediately, and enjoy the flavor explosion!
Notes
For best storage, keep cooked patties and any leftover sauce in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat patties in a skillet over low heat.