Description
A deliciously indulgent cheeseburger melt featuring crispy bacon, bourbon-maple glazed onions, and melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons stone ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
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Instructions
- 1. Crisp up the chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crunchy, then remove and reserve bacon fat.
- 2. Add sliced onions to the same skillet and cook on medium-low heat for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- 3. Pour in the bourbon and maple syrup to the onions and cook until thickened.
- 4. In a bowl, mix ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, Old Bay, salt, pepper, and reserved bacon.
- 5. Shape mixture into 4 patties with a dimple in the center. Cook on medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes per side, adding cheddar during the last minute.
- 6. Toast hamburger buns until golden, then assemble with patties, caramelized onions, and desired extra toppings. Serve immediately.