Juicy Smash Burgers with Crispy Bacon Sauce
If you’ve ever bitten into a juicy smash burger, you know there’s no going back. It’s not just a burger—it’s an experience. The crispy, lacy edges. The rich, melty cheese. The smoky, creamy bacon sauce that hits every craving spot just right. This Juicy Smash Burgers with Crispy Bacon Sauce is the ultimate burger experience!
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Smash Burgers:
- 2 pounds ground chuck 80/20 blend, divided into six 1/3-pound portions
- 2 white onions thinly sliced (use a mandolin)
- 1/2- pound bacon cooked until crispy and chopped
- Salt black pepper, and garlic powder (to taste)
- Yellow mustard for searing
- 6 slices pepper jack cheese
- 6 burger buns toasted
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil for cooking
For the Smoky Bacon Burger Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1/2- pound crispy chopped bacon
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning salt, pepper, garlic blend
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes optional, for heat
Instructions
Prep the Patties:
- Shape ground beef into six loose balls and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to help them hold shape.
Slice the Onions:
- Use a mandolin to thinly slice onions. Pat them dry with a paper towel and refrigerate until ready to use. Always use a safety guard or cut-resistant gloves when slicing.
Cook the Bacon:
- Fry bacon until crisp, then chop finely. Divide half for the sauce and half for topping the burgers.
Make the Bacon Sauce:
- In a bowl, mix mayo, ketchup, mustard, chopped bacon, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to use.
Cook the Burgers:
- Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat and coat lightly with avocado oil.
- Place burger balls on the hot surface, then top each with a small handful of sliced onions.
- Use a spatula or burger press to flatten the patties thin. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Flip and Finish:
- After about 3–4 minutes, spread mustard on the uncooked side of the burgers, flip them, and immediately place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each patty. Cook another 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are crispy.
Toast the Buns:
- While the burgers cook, toast buns cut side down on the griddle until golden.
Assemble the Burgers:
- Spread bacon sauce on the bottom bun, add one or two burger patties, top with more sauce, and finish with the top bun. Serve hot.
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