Ultimate Homemade Smash Burgers (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Burger Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
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4 slices of cheddar cheese
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4 brioche burger buns
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ Optional Toppings
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Lettuce leaves
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Tomato slices
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Pickles
→ Baconnaise Sauce
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1 cup mayonnaise
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4 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Instructions:
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In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Once done, place it on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
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In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper. Mix until well combined and set aside.
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Divide the ground beef into four equal portions (about 4 ounces each). Gently roll each portion into a ball – do not overwork the meat.
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Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add a splash of cooking oil if desired.
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Place each beef ball onto the hot surface. Using a spatula or burger press, smash down the ball firmly until it flattens out. Season with salt and pepper.
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Cook the patties for about 2-3 minutes until browned on one side.
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Flip the patties and place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the burger is cooked to your desired level of doneness.
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Meanwhile, toast the brioche buns in a separate skillet until golden brown.
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Spread a generous tablespoon of baconnaise sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Add a patty, followed by lettuce, tomato, and pickles if desired. Top with the other half of the bun.
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Serve your delicious Smash Burgers warm, with extra baconnaise sauce on the side for dipping.
# Notes:
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Best served immediately