Smash Burger Recipe
Special sauce, pickles, shredded lettuce, onion, smashed burger patty with American cheese.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Special Sauce
Toppings
Method
Prepare the Special Sauce
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, sweet pickle relish, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Prepare the Burger Patties
- 2
In a mixing bowl, add the ground beef, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- 3
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and form into loosely packed balls.
Cook the Burgers
- 4
- 5
Place the meat balls onto the hot skillet and immediately smash them down with a spatula to form thin patties. Cook for about 3 minutes until the edges are brown.
- 6
Flip the patties and place a slice of American cheese on top of each patty. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the burger is cooked to your desired doneness.
Assemble the Smash Burgers
- 7
Toast the burger buns on the skillet until golden brown.
- 8
Spread a generous amount of the special sauce on the bottom half of each bun.
- 9
Place the cooked burger patty on top of the sauce, followed by shredded lettuce, pickles, and thinly sliced onion.
- 10
Top with the other half of the burger bun to complete the sandwich.