Kentucky Bourbon BBQ Pretzel Burger

Weather is warming up and even though we can't go far we can make it to our grill. It's hard to go wrong with a pretzel bun, and this burger does not disappoint. It combines smoked Gouda and our Pastamore Kentucky Bourbon Marinade and Grill Sauce for a hearty and flavorful cheeseburger.

Ingredients:     Makes 4 servings

2 Tbsp + ¼cup Pastamore Kentucky Bourbon Marinade and Grill Sauce

1 lb 85/15 ground beef

4 pretzel buns

4 slices smoked Gouda

2 tomato

4 lettuce leafs

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 Tbsp light mayonnaise

Directions:

1. Combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, and ¼ cup  Pastamore Kentucky Bourbon Marinade and Grill Saucesauce in a mixing bowl. Mix well and form into four even patties.

2. Heat grill to medium-high heat. Once hot, add burgers to grill and cook until desired temperature is reached (minimum internal temperature of 155F recommended) turning once during the cooking process. When the burgers are nearly done cooking, top each with a slice of smoked gouda. Allow melt and remove from heat.

3. While the burgers are cooking, combine 2 Tbsp  Pastamore Kentucky Bourbon Marinade and Grill Saucsauce with 2 Tbsp light mayonnaise. Mix well.

4. Cut pretzel buns in half and lightly grill.

5. Plate bottom bun, top with BBQ mayonnaise, burger, lettuce, and tomatoes.