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Fathers Day Homemade Smash Burgers

Fathers Day Homemade Smash Burgers with Crispy Perfection

Enjoy delicious and easy Fathers Day Homemade Smash Burgers that bring everyone together with flavor-packed, crispy perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20 blend) Chosen for maximum juiciness and flavor.
  • 4 slices American Cheese Can swap for cheddar or Swiss.
For the Secret Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tbsp Pickle Relish A must for great sauce!
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • to taste Hot Sauce Adjust for heat preference.
For Assembly
  • 4 buns Burger Buns Toast for added crunch.
  • 4 leaves Lettuce Iceberg or romaine works well.
  • 1 large Tomato Slice thick for heft.
  • to taste Pickles Dill or bread and butter.
  • 2 tbsp Butter For toasting buns.

Equipment

  • cast-iron skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, pickle relish, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and hot sauce in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  2. Wash and dry lettuce, slice tomatoes, and cut pickles. Butter each half of burger buns.
  3. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and toast buns, butter-side down, for 2-3 minutes until golden.
  4. Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions, roll into balls. Do not overhandle.
  5. Increase skillet heat until smoking, place beef balls and smash each to 1/4 inch thick. Cook for 2-3 minutes, flip, add cheese, and cook for another minute.
  6. Spread secret sauce on bottom half of buns, layer with cheesy patty, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. Top with bun halves.
  7. Serve hot with favorite sides and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings and the secret sauce to suit your taste. Perfect for Father's Day gatherings.

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