Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFody's Great American TavernFody’s Smash Patty Recipe

Fody’s Smash Patty Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Double cheeseburger, American cheese, bacon, lettuce, shallot, dill pickle, red onion aioli

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Ingredients for Fody’s Smash Patty

Method

Instructions to Prepare Fody’s Smash Patty

  1. 1

    Prepare the Aioli

    In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and finely chopped shallots. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon strips until crispy. Remove and place on a paper towel to drain excess fat.

  3. 3

    Form the Patties

    Divide the ground beef into two equal portions and shape them into loose balls. Do not compact them too tightly.

  4. 4

    Smash the Patties

    Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat. Once hot, place the beef balls in the skillet and smash them down with a spatula to form thin patties. Season with salt and black pepper.

  5. 5

    Cook the Patties

    Cook the patties for about 3 minutes on one side, then flip them over. Immediately place 2 slices of American cheese on each patty and cook for another 2 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

  6. 6

    Assemble the Burger

    Toast the burger buns lightly. Spread a generous amount of the red onion aioli on the bottom bun, add a lettuce leaf, place one cheeseburger patty, top with crispy bacon, dill pickle slices, and then add the second cheeseburger patty. Finish with the top bun.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Serve hot with your favorite sides and enjoy!

More from Fody's Great American Tavern