Bacon Smash Burgers

Double burger with bacon and burgers sauce on a wood board.

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Bacon Smash Burgers with homemade Smash Burger Sauce are a flavor-packed favorite for the griddle. Easy to make and loaded with crispy bacon and melty cheese!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Course: Burgers

Cuisine: American

Keyword: double bacon burgers, smash burger sauce

Servings:

Calories: 1360kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef use ground brisket for extra flavor
8 slices bacon
2 tablespoons Out Grilling SPG Seasoning or favorite grill seasoning
8 slices American cheese
lettuce
¼ red onion sliced
4 burger buns

Burger Sauce

¾ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
⅓ cup diced sweet pickles or pickle relish
1 tablespoon pickle juice
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon granulated onion
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon fine ground pepper

Instructions

Divide the ground beef into ¼ pound patties.
Cook bacon on the Blackstone over medium heat or bake the bacon until crispy. Set aside on paper towels to drain.
Place the beef patties on the hot surface, season with Out Grilling SPG. Smash flat with a spatula or burger press. Cook 2-3 minutes until the edges crisp up.
Flip the patties, top with American cheese, and cook another 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts and the burgers hit 165°F internal temp.
Toast the buns if you like. Spread smash burger sauce on both sides. Add lettuce, red onion, a cheesy patty or two, bacon slices and top bun.

Make the Smash Burger Sauce

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, sweet pickles, granulated garlic, granulated onion, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Store: Keep leftover patties and bacon in an airtight container up to 3 days.
Reheat: Use a covered skillet over medium heat with a tablespoon or two of water for best texture.
Sauce: Store extra sauce in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

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