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Beef Smash Sandwich Melt brings together two beloved classics—crispy-edged smashed patties and gooey cheese sandwiches. The thin burger patties have amazing crunchy borders and pair wonderfully with melted cheese between buttery toasted bread. Add some crunchy pickles and our zesty special sauce, and you've got a mouthwatering meal packed with awesome flavors and textural contrast. It's great for quick family dinners, watching sports, or impressing friends with something extra tasty.
INGREDIENTS- Ground beef: 1 lb, makes your tasty smashed patties.
- Onion: 1 small, cut into thin slices, adds nice sweetness.
- Smashburger sauce: ½ cup, gives a creamy, zesty kick.
- White bread: 8 slices, nice and firm to handle all the fillings.
- American cheese: 8 slices, for that smooth, melty texture.
- Havarti cheese: 2 cups shredded, brings extra gooeyness.
- Dill pickle chips: ⅓ cup, for that tasty tang.
- Salted butter: 2 tbsp, creates that perfect golden crunch.
- Kosher salt: To taste, perks up the meat flavor.
- Freshly cracked pepper: To taste, adds a nice kick.
- Step 1:
- Shape the ground beef into 4 equal balls. Get a cast iron pan or griddle super hot until it's smoking.
- Step 2:
- Drop the beef balls onto the hot surface and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and 1 tsp of smashburger sauce. Put some onion slices on each ball. Cover with parchment paper and flatten them into thin patties using a heavy spatula.
- Step 3:
- Let the patties cook until you see crispy brown edges. Flip them over and quickly put 2 slices of American cheese on each. Keep cooking until cheese melts and meat hits 165°F inside.
- Step 4:
- Slather plenty of smashburger sauce on 4 bread slices. Put a cheesy patty on each, add some pickle chips, and pile on the shredded Havarti. Top with the remaining bread.
- Step 5:
- Heat butter in a pan over medium heat. Cook the sandwiches until they're golden and crunchy outside and the cheese gets all melty. Don't forget to flip them once.
- Step 6:
- Let your sandwiches cool for a minute before cutting. Enjoy them hot with extra sauce on the side for dipping.
- Eat these right away to enjoy the best crunch and gooey cheese pull.
- Got leftovers? Keep them in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 2 days. Warm them up in a pan or toaster oven to bring back the crispiness.
- Want it spicy? Throw in some jalapeños or swap Havarti for pepper jack cheese.
- Make sure you pick thick, sturdy bread so your sandwich won't fall apart.
Tips from Well-Known Chefs
- Grab something heavy like a meat press or solid spatula to really flatten those patties for extra crispy edges.
- Give your bread slices a quick toast before building your sandwich for added crunchiness.
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