Description
Enjoy this family-favorite smash burger topped with crispy bacon and melty cheddar, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Beef (80/20 blend)
- 8 slices Thick-Cut Bacon
- 4 slices Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 4 Burger Buns (brioche or potato)
- Condiments (mustard, ketchup, or special sauce)
- Fresh Vegetables (crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and crunchy pickles)
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Set out ground beef and let it come to room temperature. Slice bacon and cheese; prep lettuce and tomatoes.
- Cook the bacon: In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Drain and reserve some grease.
- Form the patties: Take about 4 ounces of ground beef, form it into a loose ball.
- Smash it!: Heat skillet over high heat, press the beef ball down into a thin patty. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cheese: One minute before finishing, place cheddar cheese on the patty and cover to melt.
- Toast the buns: Slice and toast buns in reserved bacon fat for extra flavor.
- Assemble: Place the patty on the bun, add bacon and fresh toppings, then add condiments.
Notes
Feel free to substitute beef with turkey or plant-based patties, and experiment with different cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: smash burger, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, BBQ, family recipe