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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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.

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. Check that the internal temperature of the patties reaches 160°F / 71°C by inserting a meat thermometer into the center of the patties. The cheese should be melted and the patties cooked through.

Assemble

Toast buns on the griddle for 30 seconds. Stack two patties per bun. Add pickles, diced onion, mustard, and ketchup. Serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions

Stack two patties per bun for the ultimate double smash burger. The combination of crispy beef, melted cheese, and soft bun is absolutely unbeatable.

Nutrition per serving

520

Calories

32g

Protein

30g

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