Description
Delicious smoky bacon smash burgers topped with a creamy baconnaise sauce, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
- Lettuce, tomato, and pickles for toppings
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (for Baconnaise Sauce)
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease (from cooked bacon)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the bacon until crispy, then remove and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
- In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, bacon grease, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to create the baconnaise sauce. Set aside.
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and form loose balls. Season each ball with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place the beef balls on the hot grill or skillet. Using a spatula, smash each ball down to form a thin patty. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until a crust forms, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Add a slice of cheese if desired during the last minute of cooking.
- Toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
- Assemble the burgers by spreading baconnaise sauce on the bottom bun, adding the patty, and topping with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and crispy bacon. Finish with the top bun.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the baconnaise sauce.
- Try using different types of cheese, such as cheddar or pepper jack, for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 55g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 40g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg