Bacon-Bourbon Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 hamburger buns
• Toppings of your choice

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bacon, bourbon, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Mix until all ingredients are well-combined.
3. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the patties in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, flipping once, until the burgers are cooked through.
5. Serve the burgers on hamburger buns with your favorite toppings.

Interesting Facts

• Bourbon is a type of whiskey made from corn.
• Bacon is a type of cured pork.
• The combination of bacon and bourbon gives the burgers a unique flavor.