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How I Finally Nailed the Smash Burger — Crispy Edges in Minutes

How I Finally Nailed the Smash Burger — Crispy Edges in Minutes
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Serves
4
Calories
539 kcal
Protein
29.00 g
Carbs
33.00 g
Fat
32.00 g

Ingredients

  • 1 lbground hamburger (80/20)
  • —seasoning salt
  • 4 slicesAmerican Cheese
  • 4 bunsbuttered

Instructions

  1. 1

    Divide hamburger into four pieces and form into loosely formed balls.

  2. 2

    Heat griddle to 375 degrees F.

  3. 3

    Place ball of hamburger on hot griddle.

  4. 4

    Cover with a piece of parchment paper and press down with a large spatula or bacon press.

  5. 5

    Get the patty as thin as you can.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle with seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

  7. 7

    Flip with spatula making sure to scrap up the crusty skin that has formed on the underneath side.

  8. 8

    Cover with slice of cheese.

  9. 9

    Cook for 1-2 more minutes.

  10. 10

    Place on toasted bun with desired condiments.