Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDirty Birds1/2# Bacon Smash Cheese Burger Recipe

1/2# Bacon Smash Cheese Burger Recipe

Inspired by Dirty Birds
Time30m
Serves1

1/2# Beef Smash Patty, Bacon, Sliced Tomato, House Made Dill Pickles, Shaved Ice Berg Lettuce, Special Sauce & Cheddar on a House Made Brioche Bun served with a lil Fries

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Ingredients

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Burger Ingredients

Method

Burger Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Beef Patty

    Form the ground beef into a loose ball (about 0.5 pounds) and season with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over high heat.

  3. 3

    Smash the Patty

    Place the beef ball on the skillet and immediately smash it down with a spatula to form a patty. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side.

  4. 4

    Add Cheese and Bacon

    Flip the patty, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top, and add the cooked bacon. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of the brioche bun, spread the special sauce. Layer the lettuce, tomato slices, dill pickles, and the cooked beef patty with cheese and bacon. Top with the other half of the bun.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve the burger with a side of fries.

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