Kids Cheese Smash Burger Recipe

Inspired by The Stubborn Mule

Time30m

Serves4

1/4 pound burger, American cheese, brioche bun

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Ingredients

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Burger Ingredients

1 pound Ground Beef

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

4 slices American Cheese

Burger Assembly

4 pieces Brioche Buns

to taste Ketchup

to taste Mustard

to taste Pickles

to taste Lettuce

1 sliced Tomato

Method

Preparing the Patties

Form the Patties

In a bowl, combine 1 pound of ground beef with 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of black pepper. Mix gently and divide into 4 equal portions, shaping each portion into a patty about 1/2 inch thick.

Cook the Patties

Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Place the patties on the hot surface and cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side. Flip the patties and cook for an additional 3 minutes.

Add Cheese

During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on each patty. Cover with a lid to help melt the cheese.

Assembling the Burger

Prepare the Buns

While the patties are cooking, toast the brioche buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.

Build the Burger

On the bottom half of each toasted brioche bun, place a cooked patty with melted cheese. Add ketchup, mustard, pickles, lettuce, and a slice of tomato as desired.

Finish the Burger

Place the top half of the brioche bun on each assembled burger. Serve immediately with additional condiments on the side.