Ingredients:
1/2 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
Salt & pepper
2 slices thick-cut bacon
1 slice cheddar cheese
1 slice Monterey Jack or provolone cheese
1 glazed or buttered donut (or a thick brioche bun with hole cut)
Butter (for toasting bun)
🔥 Instructions:
1. Prep the Bacon:
On the Blackstone (or skillet), cook bacon until crispy. Set aside on paper towel.
2. Smashburger Patty:
Form the beef into a loose ball (don’t pack it tight).
Place on the hot griddle, smash down with spatula.
Season with salt & pepper.
Cook ~2-3 minutes, then flip.
3. Add Cheese:
Right after flipping, add both slices of cheese.
Cover with a dome or lid to help melt the cheese.
4. Toast the Bun:
Slice your donut or brioche bun, butter the inside.
Toast cut-side down on the griddle until golden brown.
5. Assemble:
Bottom bun → burger with melted cheese → bacon strips → top bun (with that cool hole toasted!).
✅ Tips:
You can use a donut for sweetness, or a butter-toasted brioche with a cut-out.
Add a drizzle of maple syrup or spicy mayo for extra kick!
