Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger – Juicy, Smoky, and Packed with Flavor
- Prep Time: 20min
- Cook Time: 20min
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 burgers 1x
Ingredients
Scale
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2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
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8 slices thick-cut bacon
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6 slices cheddar cheese
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6 brioche buns
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1 cup ketchup
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½ cup bourbon
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¼ cup brown sugar
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste
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Lettuce, tomato, onion for toppings
Instructions
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Make bourbon BBQ sauce by simmering ketchup, bourbon, sugar, Worcestershire, vinegar, and paprika for 15 minutes.
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Cook bacon until crispy; set aside.
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Form beef into 6 patties, season well.
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Grill or pan-cook burgers 4–5 minutes per side, topping with cheese in last minute.
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Toast buns, then assemble with sauce, toppings, burger, bacon, and more sauce.
Notes
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Sauce can be made ahead and stored for a week.
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For extra smoky flavor, grill burgers over charcoal.
Nutrition
- Calories: 720
- Fat: 42g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 41g