Crispy Smash Burgers with Bacon Mayo
Crispy Smash Burgers with Bacon Mayo offer a mouthwatering blend of juicy beef and creamy, smoky bacon mayo, all nestled in a soft toasted bun. Perfect for summer barbecues or casual weeknight dinners, these burgers are not only easy to make but also pack a flavor punch that will have your guests clamoring for seconds. Elevate your grilling game with this delightful recipe that’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 fat content)
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce (or to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 burger buns (brioche or sesame seed)
- Lettuce and tomato (for topping)
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and reserve the bacon fat.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, chopped bacon, and hot sauce to create the bacon mayo.
- Divide ground beef into four portions, rolling loosely into balls.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over high heat; add reserved bacon fat. Place beef balls in the skillet and smash down firmly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for about 3 minutes until a crust forms; top each patty with cheese to melt.
- Assemble burgers by spreading bacon mayo on toasted buns, adding lettuce and tomato before placing the cheesy patties inside.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 170g)
- Calories: 576
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 910 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 114 mg