Smash Burgers

This classic diner burger sports a crispy seasoned crust and gooey melted cheese. It's infinitely customizable, but be sure to bring your napkin!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Burger, Cheeseburger, Smash Burger

Servings: Double Burgers

Calories: 707kcal

Equipment

Griddle or cast-iron skillet
Non-slotted spatula

Ingredients

24 Ounces Chuck ground
8 Slices American Cheese
4 Hamburger Buns
Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

Portion out eight 3-ounce portions of ground chuck.
Gently form the ground chuck into thick puck-shaped patties.
Toast your buns if desired and place the patties, one at a time, on your very hot griddle or in your cast-iron skillet.
As you place each patty use the bottom of your spatula to press firmly on the patty smashing it onto the griddle and spreading out the meat, hold for about 30 seconds.
Season generously with salt and pepper and repeat with remaining patties.
Allow the patties to cook, about a minute or two should do it and flip by using your spatula to scrape under the patty being sure to keep the crust intact. You may need to do a little bit at a time for each side of the patty.
Season the other side with salt and pepper and top half of the patties with a slice of cheese. Place the remaining cheese slices on the bottom buns.
When the cheese has melted, stack each burger: bottom bun with cheese, a cheese-topped patty, then a plain patty.
Add your favorite toppings and the top bun. Serve right away.

Notes

We do this outside on the Blackstone and have made them in a cast-iron pan on the grill. If you can do it outside I recommend it as these splatter and smoke.

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