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Freshly sliced jalapeños and red onions ready for sautéing

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.
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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.