Description
Ultimate Smash Burger with Special Sauce
This Ultimate Smash Burger is juicy, crispy, and packed with flavor! Made with double beef patties, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and a creamy special sauce, this burger will take your homemade burger game to the next level.
Ingredients:
For the Burger Patties:
1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend for juiciness)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
For the Special Sauce:
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon relish
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients:
4 slices cheddar cheese
4 slices crispy bacon
2 brioche burger buns
¼ cup shredded lettuce
2-3 pickle slices per burger
1 tablespoon butter (for toasting buns)
Instructions:
Prepare the Sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Make the Smash Patties:
Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions and roll them into loose balls.
Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat.
Place a beef ball onto the hot skillet and smash it down with a spatula until thin.
Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, flipping once a crispy crust forms.
Melt the Cheese: Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and let it melt while cooking.
Toast the Buns: Spread butter on brioche buns and toast them on the skillet until golden brown.
Assemble the Burger:
Spread special sauce on the bottom bun.
Stack one cheesy smash patty, then another patty on top.
Add crispy bacon, pickles, lettuce, and more sauce.
Place the top bun and press gently.
Serve & Enjoy: Grab a napkin because this burger is juicy, cheesy, and messy in the best way!
This epic smash burger is better than any fast food joint! Try it at home and let me know how it turns out!
