Smash Burgers with Turkey Turkey Baconnaise Sauce
Smash Burgers with Turkey Turkey Baconnaise Sauce redefine the classic burger experience. This mouthwatering recipe features juicy turkey bacon and a creamy baconnaise sauce that elevates each bite to new heights. Perfect for any occasion, these burgers boast crispy edges and melty pepper jack cheese, making them an instant crowd-pleaser at backyard cookouts or casual family dinners. In just about 35 minutes, you can impress your guests with these deliciously unique smash burgers, ensuring they’ll be talking about your culinary skills long after the meal is over.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground chuck (80/20 fat ratio)
- 1/2 pound Turkey Turkey Bacon
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 8 slices pepper jack cheese
- 4 burger buns
- 2 white onions
Instructions
- Form ground chuck into 1/3 pound balls and chill for 30 minutes.
- Slice onions thinly using a mandoline and remove excess moisture.
- Cook turkey bacon until crispy, then chop half for burgers and half for the sauce.
- Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, turkey bacon bits, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, all-purpose rub, and red pepper flakes to create baconnaise.
- Heat griddle or skillet until hot; add avocado oil.
- Smash chilled meatballs onto the hot surface with onions on top to create thin patties.
- Season patties and cook until edges are crispy; flip and add cheese.
- Toast burger buns cut-side down on the griddle.
- Assemble by spreading baconnaise on the bottom bun, adding double-stacked patties, more sauce, bacon bits, and topping with the bun.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Burger (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Customize toppings like fresh lettuce or tomatoes to suit your preference. For a spicy kick, add Sriracha mayo or jalapeños as additional toppings.