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Ahhh, Whiskey Burgers! I took one for the team this week, and I remade these burgers just so I could get some better pictures. Such a sacrifice…..I know 🙂 They are still not perfect, but they are slowly getting better. This is my version…smothered in sharp cheddar cheese and no lettuce or tomato…..
This is Alex’s version with dairy-free Swiss and vegetation…..
Food styling is not my strong suit, as you can probably tell. I spend so much time preparing the meal and taking pictures of each step, that I usually forget the most important part…..Getting the Money Shot! Well, I don’t make any money, but you know what I mean. That all important picture that makes people drool and want to see more. Of course that shot is not necessarily the same shot that you need to get approved by the food p*#n sites!
Those sites have a completely different view of food. They want the “stuff” that goes around it and makes a magazine worthy shot. I prefer pictures that show off the actual food!!! Isn’t that the point of a food blog? A place to show off FOOD, not stuff! I also do not have Martha Stewart’s budget to buy plates, dishes, utensils, and linens in every color of the rainbow 😉
How to make Whiskey Burgers:
For the Burgers:
Form burgers into patties, season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until fully cooked.
Place cheese slices on top of the burger patties, cover pan and allow cheese to melt. Set aside.
For the Onion-Mushroom Topping:
Saute the onion slices in the oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
Add the mushroom slices and continue to cook until soft and caramelized.
Add some of the Whiskey Glaze to the pan and mix together. The amount depends on your tastes, and how many mushrooms are used. (1/4 cup to 1/2 cup)
To Assemble:
Toast the hamburger buns and place on a plate.
Top with a cheeseburger.
Then the onion-mushroom mixture.
Lay two slices of bacon over the mushrooms.
Add lettuce and tomato if desired.
Add the top bun and serve.
More Delicious Burger Recipes:
So I will continue to remake recipes, and take new photos in hope of achieving those all important drool worthy food photos…for you my loyal friends and readers…not to win approval of food p*#n sites!
You can find the recipe for the Whiskey Glaze right HERE.
Enjoy!!
Whiskey Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef grass-fed 85%
- sea salt & fresh ground pepper
- 4 slices provolone Swiss, or cheddar cheese (regular or dairy-free)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion sliced thin
- 4 ounces sliced mushrooms or more if you love mushrooms
- 8 Slices uncured bacon cooked
- 1/3 cup Whiskey Glaze
- lettuce and tomato slices
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
For the Burgers:
- Form burgers into patties, season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Place cheese slices on top of the burger patties, cover pan and allow cheese to melt. Set aside.
For the Onion-Mushroom Topping:
- Saute the onion slices in the oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add the mushroom slices and continue to cook until soft and caramelized.
- Add some of the Whiskey Glaze to the pan and mix together. The amount depends on your tastes, and how many mushrooms are used. (1/4 cup to 1/2 cup)
To Assemble:
- Toast the hamburger buns and place on a plate.
- Top with a cheeseburger.
- Then the onion-mushroom mixture.
- Lay two slices of bacon over the mushrooms.
- Add lettuce and tomato if desired.
- Add the top bun and serve.
Wow! This looks SO good.
Mmmm….this looks and sounds fabulous, Lisa! And your photos look great, girl!
I think the photo looks delicious and I can’t wait to try this burger. What is a whiskey glaze?
Nicole
HoldtheOffice.com
These burgers look incredibly mouthwatering! My husband does the burgers in our house, I will have to tell him to make this! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #27!
~Amber @ DessertNowDinnerLater.com