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A mouthwatering cheeseburger loaded with melty cheese, fresh lettuce, and tasty sauce on a soft golden bun, all served up on a white plate.

Juicy Smash Burgers with Secret Burger Sauce

Author: Madison Reid
Total Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Sink your teeth into juicy, cheesy smash burgers stacked with fresh toppings like, cheese, avocado, and onion, and a bold, tangy special sauce. These are perfect for a fast, flavorful meal inside or out on the lawn!

Ingredients

Beef Patties

  • 1.5 lb 80/20 ground beef
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper

Toppings

  • 8 slices American cheese
  • iceberg lettuce
  • red onion
  • tomato
  • pickles
  • avocado
  • 8 Brioche buns

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup bbq sauce
  • 2 tbsp pickle relish

Instructions

Beef Patties

  • In a mixing bowl add 1.5 lb. ground beef. Knead in 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp ground pepper. Separate the beef until 8 even portions.
  • Add a skillet or fry pan to the stovetop over high heat and allow it to heat up.
  • Add a ball of seasoned beef to the skillet and press it down flat with a burger press or metal spatula. Cook until fully browned on one side, flip and repeat. Add cheese slice why hot to melt on.

Sauce

  • In a small mixing bowl add 1/2 cup mayo, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup bbq sauce and 2 tbsp pickle relish. Stir to combine.

Assemble

  • Toast your brioche buns in a toaster or on the hot frypan. Place a cooked, cheesy beef patty to the brioche bun. Top with your favorite toppings and a heaping spoonful of special sauce. Dig in!

Nutrition

Calories: 776kcal Carbohydrates: 46g Protein: 28g Fat: 53g Saturated Fat: 23g Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g Monounsaturated Fat: 12g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 231mg Sodium: 1372mg Potassium: 307mg Fiber: 0.2g Sugar: 5g Vitamin A: 993IU Vitamin C: 0.4mg Calcium: 289mg Iron: 3mg
Course: Main Course