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Smash Burgers with Baconnaise Sauce

Savor Smash Burgers with Baconnaise Sauce for Burger Bliss

Enjoy Smash Burgers with Baconnaise Sauce, a delicious twist on a classic burger that promises juicy flavor and quick preparation.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Burgers
  • 1 pound Ground Chuck (80/20) Fat-to-lean ratio keeps burgers juicy
  • 1 White Onions Thinly sliced for sweetness
  • 4 slices Bacon Chopped crispy for crunch
  • to taste Salt Essential seasoning
  • to taste Pepper Essential seasoning
  • to taste Garlic Essential seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard Adds tangy flavor
  • 4 slices Pepper Jack Cheese Melts beautifully over the burgers
  • 4 Burger Buns Toasted for texture
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil For cooking at high heat
For the Baconnaise Sauce
  • 1 cup Mayo Creamy base for Baconnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup Adds sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard Adds tang
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce For umami flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar Balances the sauce
  • 1 teaspoon All-Purpose Rub (Salt, Pepper, Garlic) Elevates flavor
  • to taste Red Pepper Flakes Adds spice; optional

Equipment

  • Griddle
  • Mandoline
  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Form the ground chuck into 1/3 pound balls, place on a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Thinly slice white onions using a mandoline, place in a bowl, and squeeze out excess moisture. Refrigerate.
  3. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until crispy, then chop and set aside.
  4. In a bowl, combine mayo, ketchup, mustard, chopped bacon, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, all-purpose rub, and red pepper flakes to make Baconnaise sauce. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  5. Preheat a griddle over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add a drizzle of avocado oil.
  6. Place burger balls on the hot griddle, smash with a spatula to form patties, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  7. After 3-4 minutes, add onions on top, flip burgers, and top with cheese. Cook for another 3 minutes until cheese melts.
  8. Toast burger buns cut side down on the griddle for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Assemble the burgers with a generous layer of Baconnaise sauce, cheesy patty, more Baconnaise, and top bun. Press to secure.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill the meat before cooking for best results. Use safety gear while slicing onions with a mandoline.

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