Smash Burgers Baconnaise Sauce: The Ultimate Flavor Boost for Your Grilled Favorites
Elevate your summer grilling with Smash Burgers Baconnaise Sauce, the ultimate flavor boost for your grilled favorites. This recipe combines juicy beef patties with melted cheese and a creamy, smoky Baconnaise sauce, all nestled in a toasted bun. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, these smash burgers are guaranteed to impress everyone at your table. The best part? The Baconnaise sauce can be prepared ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal with minimal fuss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 slices of American cheese
- 4 burger buns (preferably brioche)
- Butter, for toasting the buns
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup cooked turkey bacon or plant-based bacon
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Baconnaise sauce by mixing mayonnaise, crumbled turkey bacon, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a bowl until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Divide the ground beef into four portions and form loose balls. Smash each ball onto the hot skillet to about ½ inch thick.
- Season patties with salt and pepper; cook undisturbed for about 2-3 minutes until a crust forms.
- Flip patties and place cheese on top; cover to melt cheese for about one minute.
- Butter the insides of the burger buns and toast them until golden brown.
- Assemble burgers with Baconnaise sauce on the bottom bun, followed by the cheesy patty and your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg