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homemade smash burger stacked with cheese and pickles
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Double Patty Smash Burger

Crispy-edged double smash burgers with juicy centers, melted cheese, and a flavorful sauce, cooked quickly on high heat for a restaurant-style burger at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Calories:
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Burgers
  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 2 brioche or potato buns
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Optional toppings: pickles, lettuce, onions
  • Secret Sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped pickles
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pickle juice

Method
 

  1. Before You Begin
  2. Preheat and prepare your cookware as needed. Cooking times and results may vary depending on your equipment and ingredients.
  3. Prepare the Sauce
  4. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, chopped pickles, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sugar, and pickle juice. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes.
  5. Heat Cooking Surface
  6. Place a cast iron skillet or griddle over high heat and heat until very hot.
  7. Form Beef Balls
  8. Divide beef into 4 loose portions. Do not compact. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  9. Smash and Cook
  10. Place beef portions on hot surface and immediately press flat using a spatula and parchment paper. Cook for about 1½–2 minutes, or until the edges appear browned and crisp on the surface. Cooking time may vary depending on heat level and cookware.
  11. Flip and Melt Cheese
  12. Flip patties carefully. Add cheese slices. Cook about 1 minute longer, until the cheese is melted and the patties reach 160°F (71°C) when checked at the thickest part with a food thermometer.
  13. Toast Buns
  14. Spread butter on buns and toast cut-side down for 30–60 seconds until lightly golden.
  15. Rest Patties
  16. Let patties rest 1–2 minutes before assembling.
  17. Assemble
  18. Spread sauce on buns. Stack two patties per bun. Add toppings if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Follow ingredient measurements for balanced flavor and texture.
Cooking speed may vary depending on pan type and heat level.
Allow patties to rest briefly before assembling so juices redistribute.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and store in an airtight container up to 3 days.
Reheat gently until evenly warmed throughout before serving.