Griddle Smashed Cheeseburgers

Name: Griddle Smashed Cheeseburgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 burgers
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend); 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 8 slices American cheese; 4 soft brioche buns, toasted; 1 dill pickle, sliced; 1/4 cup yellow mustard; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/2 white onion, diced fine

18 min 4 burgers easy

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Griddle Smashed Cheeseburgers

Ultra-crispy smashed patties with lacy edges and melted American cheese — the ultimate fast-food-style burger made on your flat-top griddle.

Prep

10 min

Cook

8 min

Total

18 min

Servings

Difficulty

easy

These griddle smashed cheeseburgers deliver the crispiest, most flavorful burger you can make at home. The technique is simple: smash a ball of beef onto a screaming hot griddle, creating maximum contact for a deep brown crust with lacy, crispy edges.

Ingredients

Servings

Patties

Toppings

Instructions

Form the balls

Divide ground beef into 8 equal balls (about 2 oz each). Season generously with salt and pepper but do not overwork the meat.

Heat the griddle

Preheat your flat-top griddle or cast iron skillet to maximum heat, around 500-550°F. Add a thin layer of vegetable oil.

Pro tip: The griddle must be smoking hot — this is the key to the crispy crust.

Smash the patties

Place a beef ball on the griddle and immediately press down firmly with a sturdy spatula or burger press. Hold for 10 seconds to flatten to about 1/4 inch thick. Repeat with remaining balls.

First side cook

Cook without moving for 2-3 minutes until the edges are deeply browned and crispy. You should see the crust forming around the edges.

Flip and cheese

Use a thin spatula to scrape under each patty, keeping the crust intact. Flip and immediately place a slice of American cheese on each patty. Cook for 1 more minute.