Smash Burger Recipe
Learn how to make the best Smash Burgers at home with lacy, crispy edges and gooey melted cheese. Ready in 15 minutes on a Blackstone or cast iron skillet.
Servings: 4 double burgers
Calories: 755kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef 80/20 blend recommended
- 4 slices American cheese
- ¼ cup melted butter divided
- 1 Tablespoon beef seasoning or salt and pepper
Toppings
- 4 hamburger buns
- burger sauce
- 12 sliced pickles
- 2 cups lettuce shredded
- 1 large tomato sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Blackstone Griddle, flat-top griddle or 12'' cast iron skillet to medium-high heat, about 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Make Burgers
- Divide the ground beef into 8 equal sections, 3 ounces each. Gently form into loose balls, set aside on plate.
- Pour about half of melted butter onto cooking surface, spread around with back of spatula. Place the meat into cooking surface and top with a square of parchment paper. Smash the ball flat with a spatula or burger press getting it as thing as you can.
- Season with beef seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes, flip burgers and cook for 1-2 minutes or until cooked to preferred doneness. Cover four patties with a slice of cheese, cook an additional minute. Remove from heat.
Toast Buns
- While the burgers are cooking spread more melted butter on other side of griddle (if you are using a cast iron skillet do this after you remove the burgers). Place the buns cut side down on griddle. Brush more butter on the tops of the buns, toast for 1-2 minutes or until the inside of the bun turns golden. Watch careful they will cook fast. Remove buns from griddle.
Assemble Burgers
- Place one patty with cheese on each bun, top with a plain patty and serve with additional toppings if desired.
Notes
Fridge: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer: I don't suggest freezing leftover smash burgers if you can help it. If you do have a lot of leftovers and you want to freeze them, wrap each cooked patty in plastic wrap and then store in a freezer bag or airtight container. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Reheating leftover smashburgers is best on the stovetop for about a minute on each side. The burgers won't have the same crispy crust on them but they won't be too far off. Avoid the microwave, it will dry them out.
Nutrition
Calories: 755kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 944mg | Potassium: 737mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1092IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 395mg | Iron: 7mg