Southern Smash Burger Recipe
Cajun pimiento cheese, fried onions, pepper jam, hot honey drizzle
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Cajun Pimiento Cheese
Fried Onions
Burger Assembly
Method
Burger Patties
- 1
Prepare the Patties
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined. Form the mixture into 4 equal patties, making a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing while cooking.
- 2
Cajun Pimiento Cheese
- 3
Make the Pimiento Cheese
In a mixing bowl, blend together the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced pimiento peppers, Cajun seasoning, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
Fried Onions
- 4
Fry the Onions
In a bowl, toss the thinly sliced onions with all-purpose flour and salt until evenly coated. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the coated onions in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Burger Assembly
- 5
Assemble the Burger
Toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster. Spread a generous amount of Cajun pimiento cheese on the bottom half of each bun. Place a cooked patty on top, followed by a layer of fried onions, a spoonful of pepper jam, and a drizzle of hot honey. Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.