Mac Daddy Smash Burger Recipe
American cheese, mac & cheese, bacon, BBQ drizzle
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Mac and Cheese
Toppings
Method
Prepare the Mac and Cheese
- 1
Cook the Macaroni
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
- 3
Combine
Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Cook the Burgers
- 4
Form the Patties
In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Form into 2 equal patties.
- 5
- 6
Add Cheese
Immediately place a slice of American cheese on each patty after flipping. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the burgers are cooked to your desired doneness.
Assemble the Burger
- 7
Prepare the Buns
Toast the burger buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster.
- 8
Layer the Ingredients
Place a burger patty with melted cheese on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a generous scoop of mac and cheese, crumbled bacon, and a drizzle of BBQ sauce.
- 9
Finish
Place the top half of the bun on the assembled burger, press down gently, and serve immediately.