Beer And Bison Burgers

• 1 pound ground bison or beef
• 1/4 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
• 1/4 cup amber ale, such as Fat Tire, divided
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 large garlic clove
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns
• 2 cups alfalfa sprouts

1. Mix bison, oats, 2 tablespoons of ale and the salt and pepper in a large bowl until just combined.
2. Shape into four 1/2 inch patties with a slight depression in the center of each to help keep burgers flat (theyll shrink as they cook).
3. Let burgers rest at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator; theyll hold together better and stay juicier when cooked.
4. Heat a grill to medium (350F to 450F).
5. Whirl garlic in a food processor until minced.
6. Add cheeses and remaining 2 tablespoons ale and whirl until smooth.
7. Brush burgers with oil.
8. Grill them covered, turning once until cooked the way you like, 6 minutes for medium.
9. In last few minutes, grill split buns, turning once, about 2 minutes.
10. Arrange burgers on bottom of buns and top with sprouts.
11. Spread bun tops with cheese mixture.

ground bison, quickcooking, amber ale, kosher salt, pepper, garlic, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, olive oil, whole wheat hamburger buns, alfalfa sprouts

Taken from www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/beer-and-bison-burgers-recipe/ (may not work)