Perhaps not the healthiest, these tasty burgers are a special treat.  Try them out for Father’s Day.

Bourbon Onions

(enough for 4-6 burgers)

1 large organic yellow onion, such as Vidalia

1 cup Bourbon

2 tbsp organic extra virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Peel the onion, cut it in half, and thinly slice.  In a large skillet, sauté the onions in olive oil over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, until they begin to turn translucent.  Reduce heat to medium-low, add in the bourbon and gently sauté until the liquid is gone, stirring occasionally.  Season with salt and pepper.  Set aside to cool.

Bacon Blue Cheese Burgers

(makes 4 burgers)

1 ½ lb all-natural ground beef (or turkey for a healthier version)

1 tbsp organic Worcestershire Sauce

8 strips all-natural bacon (or turkey bacon if desired)

½ wedge of local Blue cheese, cut into 8 slices.  

Pinch each of Salt and pepper

Preheat grill to medium-high.  Cook bacon to desired crispiness and set aside.  Combine the ground meat with the Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.  Form into 4 burger patties.  Grill 5-7 minutes on each side or until desired doneness.  Top each burger with two slices of blue cheese, two strips of bacon and a pile of Bourbon Onions.  Serve up then chow down! 

Recipe developed for and published on Greenopia.com