How To Make Smash Burgers | Classic Smashed Burgers Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese saves calories, while American cheese is often cheaper.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns add fiber, while white bread can be more affordable.

pickles

🥗Healthier: cucumber slices

💰Cheaper: no pickles

Cucumber slices provide freshness without the added sodium of pickles.

Preheat a griddle or cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot.

Divide ground beef into equal portions and form loose balls without overworking the meat.

Place the beef balls on the hot griddle and press down firmly with a spatula to flatten them.

Cook the patties for 2-3 minutes until browned and crispy on the bottom.

Flip the patties and immediately place a slice of cheese on top.

Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the burger is cooked through.

While the burgers cook, toast the burger buns on the griddle until golden brown.

Assemble the burgers by placing the patty on the bottom bun.

Add pickles, onions, mustard, ketchup, and mayonnaise to taste.

Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.

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