Yay for the summer! Backyard camps, grilling, and chilling sound like a great plan to me! These fun BBQ bourbon burgers will have your family devouring them before you can blink. I love using ciabatta buns to hold the burgers. They toast well and do not get soggy while you’re holding the burger.
A great side dish for the summer is grilled corn. I spread the corn with smart balance, some garlic salt and a dash of paprika or chili powder. The corn takes about 10 minutes to cook on the grill, and it is sublime. Enjoy this recipe and happy grilling! Have a safe and relaxing summer.
Yields: 6 burgers
1 package ciabatta buns
1 package of hamburger patties
Lettuce and tomato
Bourbon Garlic Aoili
Sautéed brown sugar and bourbon onions
Garlic Aoili:
1½ cup light mayonnaise
1 heaping tbsp honey
2 frozen garlic cubes
1 tsp bourbon
Whisk the aioli ingredients together. Slather on a toasted ciabatta bun.
Meanwhile, sauté three onions until browned.
Add 2 tsp. of light brown sugar and 2 tsp. of bourbon at the end until the onions caramelize and are dark.
Grill the hamburgers with some BBQ sauce and top with the onions and aioli.
Serve with a side of grilled corn. Enjoy!
