Description
Juicy smash burgers with baconnaise sauce celebrate American grilling culture with crispy beef patties and creamy bacon-infused mayonnaise. Bold flavors and simple ingredients make this recipe a perfect summer meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
Condiments and Seasonings:
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Bread and Optional Toppings:
- 4 burger buns, toasted
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Pickles
Instructions
- Craft the zesty baconnaise by blending mayonnaise, crispy bacon fragments, Dijon mustard, smoky paprika, and a splash of citrusy lemon juice in a compact mixing vessel. Reserve the sauce for later layering.
- Segment ground beef into four uniform spherical portions. Generously season each meat ball with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, ensuring comprehensive flavor distribution.
- Activate a cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat. Drop a beef sphere onto the scorching surface and forcefully compress with a sturdy spatula, creating an ultra-thin, crisp-edged patty. Sear approximately 2-3 minutes until golden brown and caramelized edges emerge.
- Flip the patty swiftly and immediately crown with a melting cheddar slice. Continue cooking 1-2 minutes until cheese cascades luxuriously and meat reaches desired doneness.
- Toast brioche buns until edges transform into warm, golden perfection. Liberally paint both interior surfaces with prepared baconnaise sauce for intense flavor complexity.
- Layer burger foundation with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato rounds, and tangy pickle slices for textural intrigue and fresh counterpoint.
- Carefully transfer sizzling cheese-draped patty onto prepared bun base. Complete the composition by gently pressing top bun into place.
- Present immediately alongside golden french fries or preferred accompaniment for maximum gustatory satisfaction.
Notes
- Customize the baconnaise sauce by adjusting the bacon bits and mustard quantities for a personalized flavor profile.
- Use cold ground beef and press the patties on a scorching hot skillet to achieve those signature crispy, lacy edges.
- Opt for high-fat ground beef (around 20% fat) to ensure juicy, flavorful smash burgers with excellent caramelization.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular buns with lettuce wraps or gluten-free burger buns without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 629 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 1.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg