Description
Sizzling smash burgers with baconnaise sauce deliver pure culinary magic, blending classic American grilling techniques with irresistible flavor profiles. Juicy beef patties meet creamy bacon-infused mayonnaise, creating a mouthwatering experience you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Burger Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Fats:
- 2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
Bread:
- 4 burger buns
Instructions
- Craft the baconnaise sauce by blending mayonnaise with crispy bacon bits, smoky paprika, aromatic garlic powder, and a zesty splash of lemon juice. Refrigerate to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
- Prepare ground beef by forming compact, golf ball-sized portions, ensuring they’re tightly packed to maintain structural integrity during cooking.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or flat griddle to scorching 425°F, creating an ideal surface for achieving a perfect caramelized crust.
- Place beef balls onto the searing hot surface and immediately flatten aggressively with a sturdy spatula, creating thin, crispy-edged patties.
- Season generously with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, allowing the meat to develop a rich, golden-brown exterior for approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Flip patties carefully, revealing a beautifully caramelized surface, and optionally crown with melting cheese to create a decadent layer of flavor.
- While patties finish cooking, lightly toast burger buns until they achieve a delicate golden hue and acquire a slight crunch.
- Construct burgers by spreading a generous layer of prepared baconnaise sauce across each bun, creating a flavor-packed foundation.
- Layer patties with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and tangy pickles for added textural complexity and freshness.
- Serve immediately alongside golden french fries or your preferred accompaniment, ensuring maximum enjoyment of these luxurious smash burgers.
Notes
- Customize the baconnaise sauce by adjusting bacon crispiness for extra texture and flavor depth.
- Choose high-fat ground beef like 80/20 blend for juicier, more flavorful smash burgers with crispy edges.
- Ensure skillet or griddle is scorching hot to create signature crispy crust when smashing burger patties.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or blue cheese for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg