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Ultimate Jack & Coke Bacon Cheeseburger

The Ultimate Jack & Coke Bacon Cheeseburger

Libby with Lemony Thyme
According to our highly skilled taste-testers the burgers with the Jack Daniel's & Coke put right into the ground beef had a superior flavor profile and paired perfectly with the toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Caramelized Onions & Million Dollar Bacon 30 minutes
Course Burger
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Burgers

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 Tablespoons Jack Daniel's Whiskey can sub coke
  • 2 Tablespoons Coke
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon butter for pan frying

For the Whiskey Mayo

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 Tablespoon Jack Daniel's Whiskey can sub coke

For the Toppings

  • 4 burger buns lightly toasted
  • 1/2 cup caramelized onions (1 large sweet onion) see recipe link in post
  • 3 ounces smoked gruyere cheese shredded
  • 4 strips Million Dollar Bacon see recipe link in post

Instructions
 

For the Burgers

  • Combine burger ingredients (except butter) and form into 4 bun sized patties. Pan fry in butter until deeply caramelized on each side.
    Note: When pan frying or frying on a flat top grill I like to add a little water to the hot pan and cover the burgers at the end to let them steam a bit.
  • Top with caramelized onion and shredded gruyere cheese. Cook to desired doneness.

To Build the Burgers

  • Lightly toast the burger buns. Whisk together whiskey mayo ingredients. Slather a spoonful on bottom side of each burger bun. Top with cooked burger with onions and cheese. Finish with a slice of million dollar bacon and top bun.