Smash Burgers

If you’re a fan of cheeseburgers, take note: These smash burgers take cheeseburgers to the next level! And wait until you try the double-decker burgers with homemade burger sauce!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword burgers,, cheeseburgers

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Servings

Calories 678kcal

Author Robin Miller

Ingredients

For the burgers

1 ¼ pounds ground beef preferably 80/20
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper
4 slices cheddar cheese or cheese of choice

For the burger sauce

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon yellow mustard

For serving

4 burger buns I prefer brioche buns
Shredded lettuce
Sliced tomato
Sliced dill pickles
Sliced red onion

Instructions

Divide the beef into 8 equal portions. Roll the beef into balls, transfer to a plate, and cover with plastic. Refrigerate for 30 minutes (and up to 24 hours).
Meanwhile, to make the burger sauce, combine the mayonnaise and mustard and mix well.
Preheat a griddle or heavy skillet to medium-high heat.
Place the burger balls on the hot pan (space them out so they aren’t touching). Working quickly, place a piece of parchment paper over the beef and press down with a burger press or heavy spatula, creating thin patties.
Once smashed, remove the parchment paper and season the patties with the garlic powder, salt, pepper, and ½ teaspoon of the burger sauce.
When the bottom of the burger is browned and crisp, flip and cook for 30 to 60 seconds, until the second side is browned and crisp.
Top half of the patties with the cheese slices.
Top the cheese with the second patty and cook for 1 minute.
Transfer the patties to a plate.
If desired, toast the buns on the same hot griddle.
To assemble the burgers, place a small amount of burger sauce on the bottom bun. Top with the lettuce, tomato, pickles, and red onion.
Arrange the patties over top, place the top bun on top and serve.

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