Maryland Smash Burger Recipe
(2) 4 oz. burger patties/ cheddar cheese/lettuce/tomato/crispy onion straws/Old Bay aioli/brioche bun/seasoned fries
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Toppings
Old Bay Aioli
Brioche Bun and Fries
Method
Prepare the Old Bay Aioli
- 1
Mix the Aioli
In a small bowl, combine 0.5 cup of mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Stir until well mixed and set aside.
Prepare the Fries
- 2
Cook Fries
Follow the package instructions for the frozen seasoned fries. Typically, bake or fry them until golden brown and crispy.
Cook the Burger Patties
- 3
Prepare the Patties
Divide the 8 oz. of ground beef into two equal portions, form them into 4 oz. patties. Season each side with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Assemble the Burger
- 5
Build Your Burger
On the bottom half of each brioche bun, layer a lettuce leaf, followed by a slice of tomato. Place the cooked burger patty with melted cheddar cheese on top. Add crispy onion straws, then drizzle with Old Bay aioli. Finally, close the burger with the top half of the brioche bun.
