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Ultimate Smash Burger on a printed piece of parchment paper with onion straws.

Ultimate Bacon Onion Smash Burgers with Cheese

Prepare yourself for a culinary adventure like no other with the ultimate Bacon Onion Smash Burgers with Cheese. The perfect combination of juicy beef, crispy bacon, caramelized onions, and melted cheese will leave you craving more.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 burgers
Calories 1082 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. 80/20 Ground Chuck - the higher the fat content, the juicier the burger.
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 Tablespoons Seasoned Bread Crumbs - You can substitute plain bread crumbs.
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon seasoning salt or Blackstone Whiskey Burger seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • One large white onion thinly sliced.
  • 4 - 8 slices of Cheddar Colby Jack, Pepper Jack Cheese, or cheese of your choice.
  • 8 slices thick cut, applewood, bacon, cooked crispy.
  • 4 Brioche Buns

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix ground beef, egg, seasoned bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoning salt and black pepper, until well combined.
  • Divide the meat mixture into four equal portions. Roll each portion into a loosely formed ball. Place on a plate or baking sheet.
  • Prepare a cast-iron skillet, or griddle, by drizzling a little olive oil evenly over the surface. The surface should be medium-hot.
  • Place a small handful, or large handful, depending on your taste, of fresh sliced onion down on the cooking surface. In four equal piles. One for each ball of meat. The onions will begin to caramelize as they grill.
  • Place a formed ball of meat on top of each pile of onions. Place a square of parchment paper on top of each ball of meat. Using a Burger press, or sturdy metal spatula, press down on top of the parchment paper "smashing" the burger to about 1/4 inch thick. (It can be thicker depending upon your individual taste.) Remove parchment paper.
  • Cook each side 2–3 minutes. Watch that the onions do not burn. Top each burger with one or two slices of cheese.
  • While cheese is melting, toast the top and bottom of each bun on the grill top.
  • Remove burgers and buns to a serving platter.
  • Top each burger with 2 slices of bacon. Allow each guest to finish assembling their individual burger with their favorite toppings. Ideas in the Notes.

Notes

Favorite Toppings and condiments - Lettuce, sliced tomatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, pickles, thousand island dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 1082kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 55gFat: 61gSaturated Fat: 31gPolyunsaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 320mgSodium: 1688mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9g
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