Jul 14 2026
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Bay State Smash Burger Recipe

Inspired by Bay State Brewery & Tap Room
Time45m
Serves4

Smashed burger patties topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, American cheese, and our house-made burger sauce.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Burger Toppings

House-Made Burger Sauce

Buns

Method

Prepare Burger Sauce

  1. 1

    Mix Sauce Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, finely chopped pickles, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Mix well until smooth and evenly combined.

  2. 2

    Season the Sauce

    Taste the sauce and add salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust according to your preference.

Prepare Burger Patties

  1. 3

    Shape Burger Patties

    Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (approximately 4 oz each). Roll each portion into a ball without overworking the meat.

  2. 4

    Season the Patties

    Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly over each meatball.

Cook the Burgers

  1. 5

    Preheat the Griddle

    Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until hot.

  2. 6

    Smash the Patties

    Once the skillet is hot, place the meatballs on the griddle, spacing them apart. Using a spatula, press down firmly to flatten each meatball into a patty (about 1/2 inch thick). Cook for about 2-3 minutes until a crust forms.

  3. 7

    Flip and Add Cheese

    Flip the patties and immediately place a slice of American cheese on each patty. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the burgers are cooked to your desired doneness.

Assemble the Burgers

  1. 8

    Prepare Buns

    Lightly toast the burger buns on the griddle until golden brown.

  2. 9

    Layer Ingredients

    On the bottom half of each bun, spread a generous amount of the house-made burger sauce. Top with a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked burger patty with melted cheese. Add slices of tomato and onion on top.

  3. 10

    Complete the Burger

    Place the top half of the bun over the toppings to complete the burger. Serve immediately.

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