Description
A delicious smash burger featuring juicy beef patties, crispy bacon, and gooey cheddar cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef (80/20 blend)
- Crispy Bacon
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Burger Buns (preferably brioche)
- Crisp lettuce
- Juicy tomatoes
- Pickles
- Your favorite sauces (ketchup, mayonnaise, or barbecue sauce)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, then set aside on paper towels. Slice tomatoes and wash lettuce.
- Form the Patties: Take ground beef and form into balls, about 3-4 ounces each.
- Heat the Skillet: Preheat your skillet over medium-high heat.
- Smash the Patties: Place beef balls in the skillet and smash down with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook Until Crispy: Cook burgers for 3-4 minutes without moving them, then flip carefully.
- Add Cheese: After flipping, add a slice of cheddar to each burger and let it melt.
- Assemble Your Burgers: Layer lettuce, the burger, crispy bacon, tomatoes, pickles, and condiments on the buns.
- Serve and Enjoy: Close with the top bun, press lightly, and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients based on availability. Pair with sweet potato fries or coleslaw for a more balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: smash burger, bacon burger, cheddar burger, summer grilling, family recipes