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Smash Burger with Baconnaise Sauce

Crispy-edged smash burgers stacked with cheese, bacon, and a rich, smoky baconnaise sauce for the ultimate diner-style indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Diner
Calories: 720
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Smash Burger
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 4 pieces burger buns, toasted
  • lettuce leaves, tomato slices, pickles optional toppings
  • salt and pepper to taste
Baconnaise Sauce
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp crumbled cooked bacon
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp pickle juice optional

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet or griddle
  • Spatula or burger press
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Mix all baconnaise ingredients and chill until ready to use.
  2. Cook bacon until crispy and set aside, reserving some fat for toasting buns.
  3. Form beef into 4 loose balls.
  4. Heat griddle or skillet on high until smoking hot.
  5. Smash each beef ball into a thin patty; season with salt and pepper.
  6. Cook 1–2 minutes per side, adding cheese after flipping.
  7. Toast buns and assemble burgers with baconnaise, lettuce, tomato, bacon, and pickles.

Notes

For extra indulgence, double up patties per burger. Baconnaise keeps for 1 week refrigerated.