Bacon and Cheddar Smash Burgers
Juicy, moist, and perfectly cooked, these bacon and cheddar smash burgers will be your new favorite dinner.
Servings: 2
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 4 slices bacon
- 4 slices of Cheddar cheese
- 2 Brioche buns
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- Divide ground beef mixture into 4 - ¼ pound balls.
- Cook bacon to desired doneness.
- Drain bacon grease from skillet and saute onions until caramelized.
- Place the ground beef balls on a flat griddle or in a large skillet. They cook quickly so you can use one or two skillets if necessary.
- Press the beef until flat and allow to cook 5 - 8 minutes before flipping.
- Flip burgers and cook until the desired doneness is reached.
- Before removing, add onions, bacon, and Cheddar to each patty. Pour about a tablespoon of water onto the griddle and cover with a dome to melt the cheese. Leave covered for about a minute and check the cheese.
- In the meantime, place the buns, cut side down on the grill, and lightly toast. Watch them closely so they don't burn. Remove to a plate.
- Once the cheese is melted, remove one patty to the bottom of the bun. Place a second patty on top. Repeat with the other two patties and bun.
- Dress the smash burger with condiments you like and serve.
