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Best Smashed Cheeseburger

A juicy and flavorful smashed cheeseburger with a crispy exterior and melty cheese, perfect for grilling enthusiasts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Burger Patties
  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 blend for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese or cheese of choice
  • 4 buns burger buns toasted
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 1/2 cup pickles sliced
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup mustard

Method
 

Prepare the Patties
  1. In a bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Divide into 4 equal portions and form loose balls without overworking the meat.
Cook the Patties
  1. Preheat the grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Place the beef balls on the grill and smash them down with a spatula to form patties.
  2. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until a crust forms, then flip and immediately place a slice of cheese on each patty. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Assemble the Burgers
  1. Toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster. Layer the bottom bun with lettuce, a cheeseburger patty, tomato slices, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. Top with the other half of the bun.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding grilled onions or bacon as additional toppings.

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