Smash Burgers with House Sauce
Delicious smash burgers topped with a creamy house sauce, perfect for any burger lover.
Ingredients
For the Burgers
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend) Use high-fat ground beef for juicier burgers.
- 4 pieces soft burger buns
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Can substitute with other cheeses like Swiss or pepper jack.
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, sliced Optional, add if desired.
For the House Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika Customize the sauce by adding spices or ingredients.
Instructions
Prepare the House Sauce
- In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and smoked paprika to make the house sauce.
Cook the Burgers
- Preheat a griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Shape ground beef into six loose balls (approximately 6 ounces each).
- Place each ball on the hot surface and smash it down with a spatula. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook for about 2 minutes until crispy, then flip the patties and add shredded cheese on top.
- Cover loosely until cheese melts (about 1 minute).
Assemble the Burgers
- Spread house sauce on both bun halves.
- Place a patty on one half, add pickles if desired, and top with the other half.
Notes
Serve hot off the grill with crispy fries, onion rings, or a fresh side salad. Leftover burgers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.