Crispy Smash Burgers with Homemade Baconnaise Sauce Recipe - Recipes by Clare

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground chuck (80/20 fat ratio for maximum flavor), formed into 1/3 pound balls
• 2 white onions, sliced paper-thin with a mandoline
• Salt, freshly ground black pepper, and garlic powder for seasoning
• Yellow mustard for cooking (helps with browning and flavor)
• 8 slices pepper jack cheese
• 4 burger buns, split
• 2-3 tablespoons avocado oil for cooking (it has a high smoke point)
• 1/2 pound bacon, cooked until extra crispy and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup real mayonnaise, preferably full-fat
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons mustard (Dijon or yellow work great)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose rub (mix of salt, pepper, and garlic powder)
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (adjust to your heat preference)