Whiskey Cheddar Burgers Recipe

By CarolineNGa

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup whiskey
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 8 onion rolls or hamburger buns, split
• Optional toppings: lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, cheddar cheese slices and barbecue sauce

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into eight 1/2-in.-thick patties.

Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve burgers on rolls with toppings as desired.
Yield: 8 servings.

Freeze option: Place patties on a plastic wrap-lined baking sheet; wrap and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to a resealable plastic freezer bag; return to freezer. To use, grill frozen patties as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer to read 160°.