Chattanooga Times Free Press

Bacon Burgers

with Bourbon Caramelize­d Onions and Goat Cheese

- (Recipe from reciperunn­er.com.)

WHAT YOU NEED:

4 hamburger buns arugula or mixed greens

BOURBON CARAMELIZE­D ONIONS

2 teaspoons grapeseed or other flavorless oil 1 large yellow onion 1 teaspoon maple syrup or brown sugar 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoon­s bourbon

HONEY THYME GOAT CHEESE

4 ounces goat cheese, softened

1 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped

BACON BURGERS

1 pound lean ground beef

4 slices of uncooked bacon, diced ½ teaspoon kosher salt Black pepper, to taste

WHAT YOU DO:

1. In a medium saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high.

2. While the oil is heating, thinly slice the onion.

3. Add in the sliced onions, salt and black pepper to hot pan.

4. Saute the onion for a couple of minutes; then add in the maple syrup or brown sugar.

5. Turn the heat down to medium and continue to cook the onions until they soften and turn golden brown in color, about 6-8 minutes.

6. Add the bourbon into the onions and saute for another minute, then remove them from the heat.

7. In a small bowl, mix together the goat cheese, honey and fresh thyme until completely combined.

8. Heat the grill to medium-high and oil the grates

to prevent the burgers from sticking.

9. In a large bowl, gently mix together the beef, diced uncooked bacon, salt and pepper.

10. Form the meat into 4 patties, being careful not to overwork the meat.

11. Grill the burgers on each side for 4-6 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperatur­e of 160 F and the juices run clear.

12. Remove the burgers from the grill and toast the buns if desired.

13. Place a burger on the bottom half of each bun and top it with some of the bourbon caramelize­d onions and arugula.

14. Spread an equal amount of the goat cheese on the top half of each of the 4 buns. Serve immediatel­y.

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