Juicy Smashed Patty Burger with Secret Sauce:
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
Salt and pepper to taste
4 slices of cheddar cheese
4 brioche or potato buns, buttered
1/4 cup finely diced pickles
Shredded lettuce (optional)
Secret Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp mustard
1 tbsp pickle juice
1 tbsp diced pickles
Instructions:
Prepare the Secret Sauce:
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, and diced pickles. Stir well and set aside for later.
Shape and Smash the Patties:
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape into loose balls. Season each with salt and pepper.
Heat a griddle or skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the beef balls and press them down with a spatula to smash them into thin patties. Cook for 2-3 minutes until crispy.
Add Cheese and Stack:
Flip the patties and add a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each one. Let them cook for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts. Stack two patties on top of each other to form double cheeseburgers.
Toast the Buns:
Butter the buns and place them on the skillet until they’re golden and toasted.
Assemble the Burger:
Spread a generous amount of secret sauce on the bottom bun. Add some shredded lettuce (if desired), then place the double cheese patty stack on top. Finish with the top bun and a little more secret sauce if you’d like.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve immediately while hot, with a side of fries or your favorite sides.
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