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Bacon Smash Burger

The Bacon Smash Burger is the ultimate indulgence for burger lovers-crispy-edged beef patties, melty cheddar cheese, sweet caramelized onions, and smoky bacon, all layered between toasted buns. Wit…

40 minutes Serves 8
Bacon Smash Burger

How to make it

  1. In a small bowl, stir together

    In a small bowl, stir together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Step 2:Portion the ground beef into 3-ounce sections and roll them into balls. You will have 8 portions. Step 3:

  2. Preheat your flat-top grill to medium.

    Preheat your flat-top grill to medium.

  3. Cook the bacon until crispy, 8-10 minutes

    Place on a paper towel-lined plate. Step 4:

  4. Add the butter to the grill

    Add the butter to the grill and let it melt. Step 5:

  5. Add the onions and toss to

    Add the onions and toss to coat in the butter.

  6. Season with about ¼ of the seasoning mixture

    Toss with a spatula frequently until they wilt and begin to brown, about 8-10 minutes. Take off the heat. Step 6:Turn up the heat to high and grease the flattop with the oil. Step 7:

  7. Season the balls of meat with

    Season the balls of meat with some of the seasoning mixture on the top. Step 8:Place the balls, seasoning side down onto the grill. Step 9:Using a piece of parchment paper and a weight, smash each ball down as thin as you can, really concentrating on the edges. Step 10:

  8. Season this side after smashing

    Allow to cook until the meat looks lacey and browns around the edges, about 2 minutes. Step 11:Using a scraper, scrape under the patty and flip it over. Step 12:Brush this side with the BBQ sauce. Immediately add a slice of cheese. Continue to cook until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Step 13:For doubles, stack one patty on top of another. Step 14:Take off the grill and serve immediately with the bacon, and onions on the buns of your choice. Recipe you May like: Ultimate Pizza Quesadillas Recipe