Description
These Smash Burgers with Baconnaise Sauce take your classic burger to the next level with crispy smashed beef patties, melty pepper jack cheese, and a smoky, creamy bacon-infused sauce. Perfect for a backyard cookout or a quick, flavor-packed meal!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Smash Burgers:
- 2 lbs ground chuck (80/20 blend)
- 1 tbsp all-purpose rub
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 2 white onions, thinly sliced
- Avocado oil, for cooking
- 1 pepper jack cheese, sliced
- Burger buns, toasted
- Mustard, for serving
For the Baconnaise Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and finely chopped
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 lb crispy chopped bacon (for topping)
Instructions
1. Make the Baconnaise Sauce
- Cook ½ lb bacon until crispy, then finely chop.
- In a bowl, mix mayo, ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and chopped bacon.
- Stir well and set aside in the fridge while you prepare the burgers.
2. Prepare the Smash Burgers
- Divide the ground chuck into 8 equal balls (¼ lb each). Season with all-purpose rub and Worcestershire sauce.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat with a bit of avocado oil.
- Add sliced onions to the skillet and cook until caramelized.
3. Smash & Cook the Burgers
- Place a meatball on the hot skillet and smash it down with a spatula until thin.
- Cook for 2 minutes until crispy, then flip. Add pepper jack cheese and let it melt.
- Repeat with the remaining patties.
4. Assemble the Burgers
- Spread mustard on the toasted buns.
- Place a cheesy smash patty, followed by caramelized onions.
- Top with extra crispy bacon and a generous amount of baconnaise sauce.
- Serve immediately with fries or a side salad.
Notes
- Extra Crispy Patties: Press hard when smashing to get deep caramelization.
- No Cast-Iron? Use a heavy-bottomed pan or griddle.
- More Heat? Add hot sauce or extra red pepper flakes to the baconnaise.
