📝 Ingredients:
For the Smash Patties:
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1.5 lbs 80/20 ground beef (for juicy patties)
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Salt & pepper
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Optional: garlic powder or onion powder
For the Toppings:
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8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy
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4 slices melt-friendly cheese (like white American, provolone, or pepper jack)
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4 soft burger buns, toasted
For the Sauce (copycat burger sauce):
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1/2 cup mayo
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1–2 tbsp Dijon mustard
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1 tbsp ketchup
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1 tsp smoked paprika or chipotle powder
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1 tsp pickle juice or vinegar
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Dash of hot sauce (optional)
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Black pepper to taste
🔥 Instructions:
1. Make the Sauce
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Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Taste and adjust for heat/sweetness.
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Set aside or chill.
2. Cook the Bacon
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Fry or bake bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
3. Form and Smash the Patties
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Divide beef into 4–8 loosely packed balls (double smash = 2 per burger).
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Heat a griddle or cast iron skillet on high.
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Place beef balls on the hot surface and smash them flat with a spatula or burger press.
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Season with salt & pepper.
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Let them cook undisturbed for 2–3 mins to develop a crust.
4. Flip and Add Cheese
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Flip patties and immediately top with cheese.
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Cook another minute until cheese melts.
5. Toast the Buns
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Butter and toast buns face-down in a pan until golden.
6. Assemble the Burgers
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Spread the creamy sauce on the buns.
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Stack two patties (if doing double smash), top with crispy bacon.
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Crown it with the top bun and dig in.
🔥 Tips:
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Use a burger press or two spatulas for a super crispy sear.
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Want it spicier? Add chopped jalapeños or drizzle with hot honey.
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Serve with seasoned fries, onion rings, or a cold beer. 🍺