Bacon Bourbon BBQ Burgers

This Bacon Bourbon BBQ Burger recipe rocks out with just the right combination of bacon and burger that gets its delicious flavors from a tangy Bacon Bourbon BBQ Sauce.

So many bacon burger recipes go overboard on the bacon, creating burgers that taste gummy and are dripping with bacon fat. This burger recipe is different; it strikes a balance between the amount of bacon and the amount of ground beef to create burgers with a smooth texture and rich, smoky flavor.

We love to serve Bacon Bourbon BBQ Burgers with a little pick-me-up of bourbon

Bacon Bourbon BBQ Burgers headed towards the fire

Burgers on the grill with melted Swiss cheese

We love to serve these burgers with melted Swiss cheese, topped with a little squirt of BBQ sauce and a couple of bacon slices. If you really want to go all out, add some grilled mushrooms.

Here are a few other burger recipes to try Lamb Burgers with Grilled Shallots and Goat Cheese, Turkey Burgers, and Buffalo Burgers.

Bacon Bourbon BBQ Burgers

5 from 1 vote

Print SaveSaved! Pin

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes

Total Time: 22 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 burgers

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 lb ground beef
• ▢ 2 strips of bacon
• ▢ 1/3 cup Bacon Bourbon BBQ Sauce
• ▢ 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ▢ 1-1/2 tsp Kosher salt
• ▢ 1 tsp black pepper

US Customary – Metric

Cook ModePrevent screen from going dark

Instructions

• Dice the bacon and mix it with the ground beef, BBQ sauce, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  1 lb ground beef, 2 strips of bacon, 1/3 cup Bacon Bourbon BBQ Sauce, 1-1/2 tsp Kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Using your hands combine the burger and the seasonings until the sauce is fully incorporated.
• Divide the mixture into fourths and form patties. To help the burgers cook up flat, create a small depression in the top of the burger patties.
• Grill the burgers on medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes a side.
• Bacon Bourbon BBQ Burgers are best served on a toasted bun with a couple of slices of bacon and melted Swiss cheese on top.
• It also helps if there’s a little pick me up of bourbon on the side.

Notes

If you don’t have a batch of Bacon Bourbon BBQ Sauce on hand, feel free to substitute another good BBQ sauce with a tbsp or two of bourbon added to it.

Tried this RecipeLet us know what you think of this recipe. Leave your thoughts and rating in the comments.

Nutrition Information Hide

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 439mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 253IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 3mg

The nutrition information shown is an estimate based on available ingredients and preparation.