Bacon Jalapeño Smash Burger
Crispy, juicy smash burgers with smoky bacon, spicy jalapeños, melty pepper jack cheese, and a creamy burger sauce. Cooked on a griddle and served on toasted brioche buns.
Ingredients
For the Burgers:
- 2 lb ground beef 80% lean
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 6 brioche burger buns
For the Toppings:
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1-2 fresh jalapeños thinly sliced
- 12 slices pepper jack cheese
For the Smash Burger Sauce:
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp pickle relish optional
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp hot sauce optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Sauce:
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate while preparing the burgers.
Cook Bacon & Veggies:
- Cook bacon on a griddle until crispy. Remove and sauté jalapeños and onions in the bacon fat until softened. Set aside.
Form & Season Patties:
- Divide ground beef into 6 loose balls. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
Smash & Cook Burgers:
- Heat griddle to medium-high. Place beef balls on the griddle and press down firmly with a spatula. Cook 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook for 1-2 minutes. Melt cheese on top.
Toast Buns:
- Butter brioche buns and toast on the griddle until golden.
Assemble Burgers:
- Spread sauce on the bottom bun, add a cheese-covered patty, then top with bacon, sautéed jalapeños, and onions. Place the top bun.
Serve & Enjoy:
- Serve immediately with fries, onion rings, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 1072kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 50gFat: 78gSaturated Fat: 35gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 310mgSodium: 1057mgPotassium: 561mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1266IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 398mgIron: 4mg
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