Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 16 oz ground turkey
  • 8 pieces of bacon (cooked crisp)
  • 1 large tomato (sliced)
  • salt/pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 brioche buns (sliced open and toasted)
  • 2 tbsp green onions (diced for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Saucy Mama Champagne Honey or Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 cup white cheddar (shredded)
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese (shredded)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • salt/white pepper (to taste)

Instruction

  • Mix the bourbon, maple syrup, brown sugar, and mustard together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Form ground turkey into 4 patties and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Heat a grill pan or large skillet over medium heat.
  • Spray with nonstick spray then add burger patties.
  • Cook for until browned then flip, spraying pan again.
  • Cook for 2 minutes then baste all burgers with bourbon glaze. Continue to cook until cooked through and browned.
  • Meanwhile melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, stirring constantly for one minute.
  • Add heavy cream and continue whisking.
  • Bring to a boil, and cook for two more minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in both the white cheddar cheese and Parmesan.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • To assemble burgers:  Place a burger patty on top of the bottom toasted bun, add a thick slice or two of tomato, two pieces of bacon {break in half} and then drizzle with cheese sauce and garnish with green onions. Add top bun.
  • Repeat with remaining burgers and serve hot with lots of napkins.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes for the final Hot Brown ingredient.