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Double Smash Patty Melt

Cultural Context

The Double Smash Patty Melt is a quintessential American diner dish, combining the beloved flavors of a cheeseburger and grilled cheese sandwich. Originating from the mid-20th century, it has become a nostalgic favorite, often enjoyed late-night or as comfort food. Today, variations abound, with different cheeses and toppings, appealing to modern tastes while maintaining its classic essence.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
80/20 ground chuck
green pepper
onions
Duke's mayonnaise
sweet relish
French dressing
sourdough bread
butter
avocado oil
white American cheese
pepper jack cheese

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

sliced bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber, while white bread is usually cheaper.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while American cheese is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for cooking, while margarine is usually cheaper.

1

Start with 80/20 ground chuck, about 3 ounces per ball.

2

Roll the ground chuck into balls for the patties.

3

Wash hands after handling raw meat.

4

Dice green pepper into small cubes.

5

Dice onions using vertical and horizontal cuts for even pieces.

6

Prepare a sauce using Duke's mayonnaise, sweet relish, and French dressing; mix well.

7

Preheat the Blackstone griddle to a high temperature.

8

Butter the Blackstone and add diced onions and peppers to sauté.

9

Butter one side of the sourdough bread and place it butter-side down on the griddle for 2-3 minutes until crispy.

10

Remove the bread once golden brown and set aside.

11

Place the ground chuck balls on the hot griddle, leaving space between them.

12

Season the balls with bootleg burger seasoning.

13

Smash each ball with parchment paper for about 10 seconds.

14

Once the patties are thin, flip them over after a short cooking time.

15

Add white American cheese on one side and pepper jack cheese on the other side of the patties.

16

Build the patty melts by layering the crispy bread, patties with cheese, and any sautéed onions and peppers.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinggrilling

Equipment Needed

Blackstone griddlespatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Patty MeltSmash Burger Melt

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