Emi's 'bad Guys' Smash Burger Recipe
Twin Angus Patties, Shaved & Charred Raw Onion, Pickles Legend Sauce, Wisconsin Cheddar, Applewood Bacon, Sunnyside Egg, Bacon & Ranch Dusted Tots, Smoked Maple Bacon Bourbon Dip
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Toppings
Bacon & Ranch Dusted Tots
Smoked Maple Bacon Bourbon Dip
Legend Sauce
Method
Preparing the Burger Patties
- 1
Form the Patties
In a bowl, combine 1 pound of Angus ground beef with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Form into two equal patties.
- 2
Cooking the Toppings
- 3
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet, cook 4 slices of applewood smoked bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Fry the Eggs
In the same skillet, crack 2 large eggs and fry to your preference (sunny side up recommended).
- 5
Add Cheese
During the last minute of cooking the patties, place 2 slices of Wisconsin cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.
- 6
Prepare the Onions and Pickles
Shave the medium raw onion and prepare 1 cup of pickles for serving.
Making the Tots
- 7
Cook Tater Tots
Prepare 1 pound of frozen tater tots according to package instructions until golden and crispy.
- 8
Season the Tots
Once cooked, sprinkle with 2 tbs of ranch seasoning and 1 cup of bacon bits while still hot.
Preparing the Dip
- 9
Mix the Dip
In a bowl, combine 8 oz of cream cheese, 1 tbs maple syrup, 1 tbs bourbon, and 4 slices of diced smoked bacon. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Making the Legend Sauce
- 10
Combine the Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 tbs of ketchup, 1 tbs of hot sauce, and 1 tsp of garlic powder.