Whiskey Cheddar Burgers

Name: Whiskey Cheddar Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup whiskey; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup 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: Lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, cheddar cheese slices and barbecue sauce

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This juicy cheeseburger has big flavors to satisfy even the heartiest appetites. It always impresses at our cookouts. —Amber Nicholson, Winooski, Vermont

Ingredients

1/4 cup whiskey
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup 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: Lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, cheddar cheese slices and barbecue sauce

Directions

Combine the first 11 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into eight 1/2-in.-thick patties.
On a greased grill, cook burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve burgers on rolls with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 370 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 654mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein.

This juicy cheeseburger has big flavors to satisfy even the heartiest appetites. It always impresses at our cookouts. —Amber Nicholson, Winooski, Vermont

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