Inside Out Honey Whiskey BBQ Bacon Cheese Burgers topped with Mac and Cheese
Makes two 1/2 lb burgersĀ
Ingredients
For the burgers:
1/2lbground chuck
1/2lbground brisket
2slicesthick cut bacon
1/2cupshredded cheddar cheese
2brioche bunsbuttered and toasted
1cupmacaroni and cheese
Honey Whiskey Barbecue Saucerecipe below
salt/pepperto taste
cooking spray
For the Honey Whiskey BBQ Sauce:
1small yellow onionchopped
4garlic clovespeeled and smashed
15oztomato sauce
3tbsphoney
1/3cupapple cider vinegar
1/3cupWorcestershire
1/2cupdark brown sugar
1tsphot sauce
1-2tbsptomato pastedepending on how thick you want the sauce
3/4cupWhiskeyI use Maker's Mark or Jack Daniels
salt/black pepper
Instructions
For the burgers:
Cook bacon on both sides in a skillet until partial cooked, not crisp.
Remove and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
Chop bacon into pieces and set aside.
Form two 1/2 lb burger patties using 60% chuck and 40% brisket.
Make a well in the center of patties and add bacon pieces.
Top with 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
Mold the burger meat to cover the cheese and bacon.
Brush both burgers with some Honey Whiskey BBQ Sauce and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
Place on a heated grill and cook to desired temp.
Remove from grill, let rest for 5-10 minutes.
Place burger patty on a split toasted brioche bun, top with a heaping mound of macaroni and cheese, a healthy drizzle of warm BBQ sauce, and the top bun.
Serve immediately with lots of napkins and enjoy!
For the Honey Whiskey BBQ Sauce:
Add onions, garlic, and whiskey to a pot over medium heat.
Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
Cook for about 10 minutes until onions have softened.
Meanwhile mix all remaining ingredients in a bowl and whisk until well combined.
Add mixture to the pot with the onions, stir, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
Pour the sauce into a strainer inside of a large bowl.