Description
The Best Smash Burgers with Baconnaise Sauce are the ultimate indulgence, featuring juicy, crispy beef patties drizzled with a creamy baconnaise. This crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for any occasion, from backyard barbecues to cozy weeknight dinners. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a mouthwatering burger that will leave everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 4 slices American cheese
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (for baconnaise)
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy; drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, cooked bacon bits, garlic powder, and mustard to make baconnaise.
- Form ground beef into 4 equal balls. Heat skillet over high heat and smash each ball down to about half an inch thick; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook patties for about 3 minutes until browned, flip, and add cheese on top for the last minute until melted.
- Assemble burgers by spreading baconnaise on toasted buns and adding patties along with desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (180g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - Experiment with flavored mayonnaise or additional toppings like avocado or jalapeños for added flavor.- Store leftover baconnaise in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.