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The Best Smash Burgers with Baconnaise Sauce

The Best Smash Burgers with Baconnaise Sauce
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A delectable twist on the classic smash burger, featuring crispy-edged beef patties topped with melted pepper jack cheese and a rich, smoky baconnaise sauce.

Ingredients

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For the Smash Burgers:

  • 2 pounds ground chuck (80/20 blend for optimal flavor)
  • 2 white onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 pound bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped
  • Salt, pepper, and garlic powder for seasoning
  • Yellow mustard (for cooking)
  • Pepper jack cheese slices
  • Burger buns, toasted
  • Avocado oil (for cooking)

For the Baconnaise Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons mustard
  • 1/2 pound crispy chopped bacon
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose rub (a mix of salt, pepper, and garlic)
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients:

    • Form the ground chuck into 1/3-pound balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
    • Slice the white onions as thinly as possible using a mandoline; squeeze out excess water with a paper towel and refrigerate.
    • Cook the bacon until crispy, chop it, and set aside.

  2. Make the Baconnaise Sauce:

    • In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, chopped bacon, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, all-purpose rub, and red pepper flakes. Mix well and refrigerate.

  3. Cook the Burgers:

    • Heat a griddle or skillet over medium-high heat and apply a thin layer of avocado oil.
    • Place the burger balls on the griddle, spaced 2-3 inches apart.
    • Add a handful of sliced onions on top of each burger and smash them down with a burger press or spatula. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
    • After 3-4 minutes, add a thin layer of mustard on top, flip the burgers, and place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each one. Cook for another 3 minutes until the cheese melts.

  4. Assemble the Burgers:

    • Toast the burger buns on the griddle.
    • Spread a generous amount of baconnaise sauce on the bottom bun, stack the double smash burgers on top, add more baconnaise sauce, and finish with the top bun.
    • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Using 80/20 ground chuck ensures a juicy and flavorful burger.
  • When slicing onions, use a mandoline safely with a guard or cut-resistant gloves.
  • Keep the meat chilled until cooking to maintain its shape and prevent sticking.

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