Description
Juicy smash burgers with baconnaise sauce bring American backyard grilling to perfection. Crispy bacon-infused mayo and perfectly seared patties create an irresistible flavor combination you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 2 tablespoons cooked bacon, crumbled
- 4 slices of American cheese
Bread and Base:
- 4 burger buns
Seasonings and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet or cast-iron pan to medium-high heat (around 425°F) for optimal searing.
- Shape ground beef into four compact, uniform spheres without overworking the meat.
- Drizzle vegetable oil into the hot pan, creating a thin, even coating.
- Carefully place beef balls onto the sizzling surface and immediately compress each with a sturdy spatula, creating ultra-thin, crispy-edged patties.
- Generously season the exposed surface with salt and coarse black pepper.
- Sear for approximately 2-3 minutes until edges turn golden brown and crispy.
- Swiftly flip patties and instantly crown each with a slice of cheese, allowing it to melt smoothly.
- Cook an additional 1-2 minutes until cheese becomes gloriously molten and meat reaches desired internal temperature.
- Simultaneously, craft the baconnaise by whisking mayonnaise with crumbled bacon, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until thoroughly combined.
- Lightly toast burger buns in the same pan or on a separate grill surface for added texture.
- Construct burgers by spreading a thick layer of baconnaise on bottom bun, positioning the cheese-topped patty, and optionally garnishing with fresh parsley.
- Crown with top bun and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Ensure the skillet is scorching hot before adding the beef to achieve a perfect crispy crust and rich caramelized flavor.
- Press the beef balls down firmly and quickly when smashing to create those signature lacy, crispy edges that make smash burgers special.
- Use lean ground beef with around 20% fat content for maximum juiciness and optimal texture without excessive grease.
- Experiment with cheese variations like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or blue cheese to customize the burger’s flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 665 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg