WHISKEY CHEDDAR BURGERS

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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 toppings: Lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, cheddar cheese slices and barbecue sauce

Steps:

In a large bowl, 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 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve burgers on rolls with toppings as desired. Freeze option: Place patties on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; wrap and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to an airtight container; return to freezer. To use, grill frozen patties as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer to read 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 654mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.