Form the burger balls

• Take a small clump of ground beef and roll it into a loose ball.
• Place the balls on a tray and set aside.

Crisp the bacon

• Cook the bacon until crispy.
• Set the bacon aside.

Shave the onions

• Peel the onions and shave them very thin on a mandoline.
• Set the shaved onions aside.

Make the secret sauce

• Combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish and garlic powder in a bowl.
• Whisk until smooth, then transfer to a dish and set aside.

Season and bake the tots

• Spread the tots on a baking tray and spray them with avocado oil spray.
• Sprinkle the barbecue spice rub over the top.
• Bake in the oven until golden and crispy.

Smash and season the patties

• Place the burger balls on the hot grill and flatten them firmly with a burger press.
• Mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and onion powder, then season the patties.
• Top with the shaved onions and cook until a crust forms on the bottom.

Flip and add the cheese

• Flip the patties over.
• Top with the cheddar cheese slices and let it melt.

Toast the buns

• Place the brioche buns cut side down on the grill.
• Toast until lightly golden.

Build the burgers

• Spread the secret sauce on the bottom and top bun.
• Add a patty with its onions, a couple of bacon slices, then close the burger.
• Serve with the seasoned tots.