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Double Smash Burger with Bacon and Onion Rings

Name: Double Smash Burger with Bacon and Onion Rings
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 potato bun; 1 tbsp butter; 6 oz ground beef, divided into two 3 oz balls; 1/4 cup caramelized onions; 2 slices white American cheese; 2 tbsp burger sauce; 4 slices dill pickles; 1 leaf iceberg lettuce; 2 slices tomato; 3 strips crispy bacon; 2 large onion rings, for topping; 1 serving french fries, for serving

A double smash burger featuring two crispy, thin-crust patties layered with melted American cheese, caramelized onions, and bacon, topped with crispy onion rings for textural contrast and elegance.

🌍American 🏷️Smash burger 🏷️Bacon cheeseburger 🏷️Double cheeseburger 🏷️Onion rings Burger

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Total

15 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$23–$38

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Ingredients

1 potato bun
1 tbsp butter
6 oz ground beef, divided into two 3 oz balls
1/4 cup caramelized onions
2 slices white American cheese
2 tbsp burger sauce
4 slices dill pickles
1 leaf iceberg lettuce
2 slices tomato
3 strips crispy bacon
2 large onion rings, for topping
1 serving french fries, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
Butter the cut sides of the potato bun and toast on a hot griddle until golden brown.
2
Place two balls of ground beef onto the hot griddle.
3
Using a burger press or spatula, smash the beef balls into thin patties.
4
Cook until a dark crust forms on the bottom, then flip the patties.
5
Top each patty with a portion of caramelized onions.
6
Place a slice of white American cheese on top of each patty.
7
Cover the patties with a melting dome to melt the cheese.
8
Once the cheese is melted, stack one patty on top of the other.
9
To assemble the burger, spread burger sauce on the toasted bottom bun.
10
Layer dill pickle slices, lettuce, and tomato slices on the bottom bun.
11
Place the stacked beef patties on top of the vegetables.
12
Arrange crispy bacon strips over the cheese.
13
Spread more burger sauce on the top bun and place it on the burger.
14
Top the burger with two large onion rings and secure with a pick.
15
Serve immediately with a side of french fries.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Divide ground beef into exact 3 oz balls and keep cold until cooking; smash immediately on a screaming-hot griddle for maximum crust development.
Season beef only at the moment of smashing, not before, to avoid drawing out moisture and preventing crust formation.
Layer cheese on the first patty while still on the griddle so it begins melting; stack the second patty on top to trap heat.
Toast the potato bun in butter in the skillet after cooking the patties to add richness and prevent sogginess from sauces and toppings.

Substitutions

White American cheese → cheddar or Swiss (melts slightly slower, more pronounced flavor)
Potato bun → brioche or pretzel bun (alters texture and flavor profile)
Caramelized onions → crispy fried onions (faster, less sweet, more textural contrast)
Iceberg lettuce → butter lettuce or arugula (adds different crispness or peppery note)

Storage & make-ahead

Assemble and serve immediately. Pre-cooked burger components (patties, bacon, caramelized onions) can be refrigerated separately for up to 2 days and reheated gently before assembly.

Equipment

griddle or cast iron skillet · burger spatula or offset spatula

Common Questions

What makes a smash burger crispy?

Pressing a small ball of ground beef flat against a hot griddle or cast iron creates a thin patty that develops a golden, crispy crust through high-heat contact in 1-2 minutes per side.

Can I caramelize onions ahead of time?

Yes. Caramelize onions up to 3 days ahead and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently before assembling the burger.

How do I keep the burger from falling apart?

Toast the potato bun with butter to add structural integrity, assemble in order (sauce, cheese, onions, bacon on bottom patty; lettuce, tomato, pickles on top), and serve immediately.

What's the best way to cook bacon for a burger?

Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (8-10 minutes), then drain on paper towels. This ensures it stays crispy and doesn't add excess moisture to the burger.