Cease & Desist Burger® Recipe
smashed on the griddle with smoked bacon, american cheese, spring mix, red onion, tomato & 1000 island on a pretzel bun
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Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
Toppings
Method
Cooking the Burger
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Start by gathering all the ingredients. Dice the red onion and slice the tomato.
- 2
- 3
Form and Smash the Patties
Divide the ground beef into two equal portions. Form them into loose balls and place them on the griddle. Using a spatula, smash each ball down flat until about 1/2 inch thick.
- 4
Cook the Patties
Cook the smashed patties for about 3-4 minutes on one side. Flip the patties and immediately place a slice of American cheese on each patty. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked to your desired doneness.
Assembling the Burger
- 5
Prepare the Pretzel Buns
While the patties are cooking, slice the pretzel buns in half. You can toast them lightly on the griddle if desired.
- 6
Layer the Ingredients
On the bottom half of each pretzel bun, layer the spring mix, followed by the cooked burger patty with melted cheese, the crispy bacon, red onion, and tomato slices.
- 7
Add Dressing and Finish
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of Thousand Island dressing on top of the tomato and place the top half of the pretzel bun over the burger.