Whiskey Cheddar Burgers

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup E.M. Walton’s Corn 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

Directions

• 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 plastic wrap-lined baking sheet; wrap and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to a resealable plastic freezer bag; return to freezer. To use, grill frozen patties as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer to read 160°.