Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger
Skip the drive-thru and make your own Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger right at home with real ingredients and a delicious homemade BBQ sauce.
Ingredients
Bourbon BBQ Sauce
- ¾ cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup bourbon
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger
- 4 brioche hamburger buns
- 4 hamburger patties cooked as desired
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup crispy fried onions
- 8 slices bacon cooked
- ¼ cup bourbon barbecue sauce
Instructions
Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
- Combine all barbecue sauce ingredients in a small saucepan and stir until well combined.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce to low. Simmer 10-15 minutes, or until mixture reduces slightly.
Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger
- Divide the 4 burger patties between 4 brioche buns. Add a slice of cheddar cheese to each burger.
- Top each burger with a tablespoon of crispy fried onions and 2 slices of bacon. Add 1 tablespoon of bourbon barbecue sauce on each one before adding the top bun.
Notes
Recipe makes 1 cup of bourbon barbecue sauce, which enough for 16 burgers.
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