Description
Sizzling smash burgers with baconnaise sauce deliver a mouthwatering American classic that satisfies serious carnivore cravings. Crispy bacon-infused mayo and perfectly caramelized beef patties create an irresistible combination you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef (80/20)
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together baconnaise sauce ingredients in a chilled mixing bowl. Refrigerate to allow flavors to meld and sauce to set.
- Gently form ground beef into 4 loosely packed spherical portions without compressing the meat, ensuring a light texture.
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet on high heat until surface is extremely hot. Add oil and butter, creating a sizzling cooking surface.
- Drop beef ball onto hot skillet and immediately press down firmly with a sturdy spatula, creating an ultra-thin, crispy patty. Sprinkle generously with kosher salt and cracked black pepper.
- Cook patty for precisely 2 minutes until edges develop a deep golden-brown crust. Flip quickly and immediately place cheese slice on top, allowing it to melt during final minute of cooking.
- Brush bun interiors with softened butter and place cut-side down in skillet, toasting until achieving a rich, amber-golden color.
- Generously spread prepared baconnaise across toasted bun surfaces. Layer smashed patty and desired garnishes like crisp lettuce, sliced tomatoes, or pickled onions.
- Plate immediately while burger remains piping hot, serving with additional sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Choose ground beef with 20% fat content for juicier, more flavorful smash burgers that develop a perfect crispy exterior.
- Ensure skillet is scorching hot before adding beef to create those signature crispy, caramelized edges that define authentic smash burgers.
- Form beef balls loosely without compressing to maintain a tender texture and prevent tough, dense patties during cooking.
- Swap ground beef with plant-based alternatives like Beyond Meat or use ground turkey for lighter protein options without compromising burger experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 714 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 1.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg