Ultimate Smash Burger Dinner

Name: Ultimate Smash Burger Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings (2 double burgers)
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1 lb 80/20 ground beef, divided into 4 equal balls; 4 slices American cheese; 4 brioche burger buns, toasted; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp ketchup; 1 tbsp yellow mustard; 1 tbsp finely chopped pickles; 1 tsp vinegar from pickle jar; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1 bag frozen french fries, cooked per package; Salt and pepper; Lettuce, tomato, and pickles for serving

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Create the perfect diner-style burger at home with this Ultimate Smash Burger Dinner recipe. The secret is in the 'smash'—pressing thin, seasoned beef patties onto a searing hot griddle to create an irresistible, caramelized, crispy crust. Each patty is topped with American cheese, stacked double, and placed on a soft, toasted brioche bun slathered with a tangy, copycat 'special sauce.' Load them up with crisp lettuce, tomato, and pickles. Served alongside golden, crispy seasoned fries, this meal is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for game day, a weekend treat, or a fun family dinner. Mastering the smash technique is easier than you think and delivers restaurant-quality results every time.

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Two juicy double cheeseburgers with melty cheese and special sauce on brioche buns, served with crispy fries on a metal tray

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time15 min

Servings2 servings (2 double burgers)

DifficultyMedium

Equipment

Cast iron griddle or large skilletBurger smasher or sturdy spatulaBaking sheet

Instructions

1
Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, chopped pickles, pickle vinegar, and garlic powder to make the special sauce. Set aside.
2
Heat a cast iron griddle or large skillet over very high heat until smoking hot.
3
Place a ball of beef on the griddle. Immediately smash down firmly with a smasher into a very thin patty. Season heavily with salt and pepper. Repeat for all patties.
4
Cook for about 2 minutes until edges are crispy and brown. Flip, immediately top two patties with two cheese slices each, and cook for another minute.
5
Stack two patties (one cheesy, one plain) for each double burger. Assemble on toasted buns with sauce, lettuce, tomato, and pickles.
6
Serve immediately with a side of crispy french fries.

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RECIPE BY

Leckere Rezepte

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