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Smash Burger Recipe: How to Make the Ultimate Crispy Double Cheeseburger

This Smash Burger Recipe delivers diner-style perfection with ultra-crispy jagged edges, juicy beef, and melted American cheese on a toasted brioche bun. Master the art of the griddle smash for a restaurant-quality experience at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 780
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb 80/20 Ground Beef 450g, kept very cold
  • 2 large Brioche Buns Soft and shiny
  • 4 slices American Cheese Classic yellow slices
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise 120ml
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup 30ml
  • 1 tsp Yellow Mustard 5ml
  • 1 cup Iceberg Lettuce 50g, finely shredded
  • 1/4 medium Red Onion Sliced into thin rings
  • 6-8 slices Crinkle-cut Dill Pickles For acid and crunch
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter 30g, for toasting buns
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt 5g
  • 1 tsp Coarse Black Pepper 5g

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet or Flat-top Griddle Essential for high heat retention.
  • 1 Heavy-duty Metal Spatula Must be stiff and without slots for a proper smash.
  • 4 Parchment Paper Small squares to prevent sticking.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine mayo, ketchup, and mustard until a creamy orange-pink sauce forms. Chill until needed.
  2. Shred the iceberg lettuce finely and slice the red onion into paper-thin rings.
Cooking
  1. Butter the brioche buns and toast in a skillet until golden brown. Spread sauce on both buns and add lettuce and pickles to the bottom bun.
  2. Place cold beef balls on a smoking hot cast iron skillet. Use parchment paper and a heavy spatula to smash them thin until jagged edges form. Season heavily.
  3. Cook for 2 minutes until a dark brown crust forms. Flip, add American cheese, and stack patties once melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 780kcalProtein: 42gFat: 52gFiber: 2g

Notes

Use 80/20 beef only; lower fat content will result in a dry burger without the signature crispy edges.
Ensure the skillet is screaming hot before adding the meat ball to achieve the best Maillard reaction.
Keyword Crispy Burger,Double Cheeseburger,Smash Burger Recipe

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