Double Cheese SMASH Burger | Recipe | BBQ Pit Boys

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns offer more fiber, while white bread is a budget-friendly alternative.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess, while sour cream is often less expensive.

Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until hot.

Divide the ground beef into equal portions and form into loose balls.

Place the beef balls on the hot surface and smash down with a spatula until thin.

Season with salt and black pepper immediately after smashing.

Cook for 2-3 minutes until a crust forms on the bottom.

Flip the patties and immediately place a slice of cheddar cheese and a slice of American cheese on each.

Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts.

Toast the burger buns on the skillet until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.

Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun.

Place the smashed patties on the buns, cheese side up.

Add pickles, onions, jalapenos, and lettuce to the burgers.

Drizzle with ketchup and mustard to taste.

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

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