Tropical Teriyaki Smash Burger

Instructions

1. Step 1

   HEAT griddle or flattop to 350°F, or a large flat skillet to medium heat.

2. Step 2

   ADD bacon to griddle; cook until crisp. Remove bacon from griddle; drain on paper towels and break in half.

3. Step 3

   SPOON onions onto area on griddle where bacon was cooked; cook 6 min. or until onions are tender, stirring frequently.

4. Step 4

   MEANWHILE, shape meat into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties.

5. Step 5

   SPOON onions into 4 small piles, 4 inches apart, on griddle; drizzle evenly with 1 Tbsp. of the Tropical Teriyaki sauce. Top with beef patties; flatten patties with back of spatula. Add pineapple slices to empty areas on griddle.

6. Step 6

   COOK beef patties and pineapple 5 to 6 min. on each side or until burgers are done (160°F), topping the burgers with cheese for the last minute of the cooking time.

7. Step 7

   MEANWHILE, mix mayonnaise and remaining Tropical Teriyaki sauce until blended.

8. Step 8

   SPREAD mayonnaise mixture onto bottom halves of buns; top with burgers, pineapple slices and bacon. Cover with tops of buns.

   Stocking Your Kitchen: One 20-oz can of sliced pineapple should contain the 8 slices of pineapple needed in this recipe.