Description
Smash Burger Turkey Baconnaise is a mouthwatering twist on the classic burger, combining juicy ground turkey patties with a rich, smoky baconnaise sauce. This delightful dish features crispy edges and customizable toppings, making it perfect for game day gatherings or cozy family dinners. With its flavorful blend of ingredients and easy preparation, this recipe guarantees satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (optional)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Cook chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain excess fat, reserving some in the pan. Mix bacon with mayonnaise in a bowl; add hot sauce if desired.
- In a separate bowl, combine ground turkey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form into patties about 1 inch thick.
- Heat reserved bacon fat in the skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- Place patties in the skillet and smash down to about half an inch thick. Cook for 3 minutes until crispy.
- Flip patties carefully; add cheese if using and cook for another 2 minutes until melted.
- Assemble burgers on buns with baconnaise and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - Chill the patties before cooking for better shape retention. - Swap ground turkey for ground chicken or beef if preferred. - Customize toppings with avocado or jalapeños for added flavor.