Description
These Smash Burgers with House Sauce are a delicious homemade take on classic diner-style cheeseburgers. Juicy beef patties are smashed thin for crispy edges, topped with melted cheddar, and served on toasted buns with a flavorful house sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Burgers:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 burger buns, toasted
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter for toasting buns (optional)
For the House Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare House Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all house sauce ingredients until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Cook Burgers: Preheat a large cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and gently shape into loose balls. Season with salt and pepper. Place the beef balls onto the hot skillet and immediately smash flat with a sturdy spatula or burger press. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges are crispy and browned, then flip and top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the burgers are cooked through.
- Toast Buns: If desired, butter the buns and toast them in the skillet until golden.
- Assemble Burgers: Spread house sauce on the top and bottom buns. Layer each bun with a cheesy smash burger patty, shredded lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion. Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side.
Notes
- For extra indulgence, double up the patties for each burger.
- Swap cheddar for American cheese for a classic diner vibe.
- These burgers are best cooked on a cast iron surface for maximum crispy edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
