{"id":23309,"date":"2024-05-30T12:15:51","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T19:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/?p=23309"},"modified":"2024-05-30T12:15:51","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T19:15:51","slug":"smash-burger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/smash-burger\/","title":{"rendered":"Smash Burger"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\"> What Is a Smash Burger?&nbsp; <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">From AllRecipes.com<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">A smash burger is a burger that\u2019s made by smashing two thin beef patties together with cheese in the middle. The act of pressing the burgers together over heat creates a perfect sear on the outside, ensuring juicy and flavorful results every time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-universal-callout theme-recipetip\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"mntl-sc-block-universal-callout__heading\">Cook&#8217;s Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"mntl-sc-block-universal-callout__body\">\n<ul>\n<li>Don&#8217;t use meat that is leaner than 80\/20 for best results, and make sure the meat is very cold.<\/li>\n<li>If you only have one spatula, wrap your other hand in an old dish towel for protection and use it to press down on the spatula with both hands.<\/li>\n<li>You can make 4 (4-ounce) patties instead of 8 (2-ounce patties), but I prefer the thinner patties that have a more crispy surface area.<\/li>\n<li>I buy American cheese freshly sliced from the deli, but individually wrapped slices will work, too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">How to Make a Smash Burger <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">You\u2019ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below \u2014 but here\u2019s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade smash burgers:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<ol id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Prepare and heat the griddle.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Butter and brown the buns.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Form the meat into loosely-packed balls.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Place each ball on the grill, cover with a piece of parchment, and smash.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle the meat with salt.<\/li>\n<li>Grill and assemble the smash burgers according to the detailed instructions below.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"mntl-recipe-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-recipe-intro mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-recipe-intro__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-recipe-intro__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block \" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"190\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"24\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"3\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1550, 1950, 2350, 2750, 3150, 3550, 3950]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-universal-callout theme-recipetip\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"mntl-sc-block-universal-callout__heading\">Test Kitchen Tips<\/h3>\n<div class=\"mntl-sc-block-universal-callout__body\">\n<p>Here are some smash burger tips from culinary expert Nicole McLaughlin (a.k.a. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/author\/nicole-mclaughlin\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">NicoleMcMom<\/a>):&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you don\u2019t have a flat top griddle, according to Nicole, a cast iron skillet will work perfectly.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Instead of buttering the buns, Nicole prefers to grease the buns with the drippings from the beef.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Nicole likes to keep her smash burgers simple with minimal toppings (pickles, mayonnaise, and onions), but you can dress your burgers up however you like<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\"> What to Serve With Smash Burgers <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Explore our collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/gallery\/side-dishes-burgers\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Side Dishes for Burgers<\/a> for tasty inspiration. Here are a few of the ideas you\u2019ll find:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/20849\/baked-french-fries-i\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Baked French Fries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/14172\/caesar-salad-supreme\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\">Caesar Salad Supreme<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/142027\/sweet-restaurant-slaw\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"3\">Sweet Restaurant Slaw<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Editorial contributions by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/author\/corey-williams\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\"><strong>Corey Williams<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"native-fluid-placeholder_1-0\" class=\"comp native-fluid-placeholder mm-ads-native-fluid mm-ads-native \">\n<div id=\"mm-ads-native__adunit_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-ads-native__adunit mm-ads-gpt-dynamic-adunit mm-ads-gpt-adunit scads-to-load gpt native dynamic is-requested\" data-ad-width=\"0\" data-ad-height=\"0\">\n<div id=\"native\" class=\"wrapper gpt-requested\" data-type=\"native\" data-pos=\"native\" data-priority=\"4\" data-sizes=\"[[1, 3],&quot;fluid&quot;]\" data-rtb=\"false\" data-wait-for-third-party=\"false\" data-targeting=\"{}\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_3865\/ddm.allrecipes.com\/ntv1_1\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-lrs-ingredients_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-lrs-ingredients mntl-block\" data-content-modified-date=\"2024-05-06T20:38:03.804Z\" data-load-offset=\"300\">\n<div id=\"mntl-structured-ingredients_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-structured-ingredients\">\n<div class=\"loc heading\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-structured-ingredients__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-structured-ingredients__heading mntl-text-block\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"mntl-structured-ingredients__list\">\n<li class=\"mntl-structured-ingredients__list-item \" data-id=\"21271\"><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">4<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">hamburger buns<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"mntl-structured-ingredients__list-item \" data-id=\"16157\"><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">2<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">tablespoons<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">butter, softened, or as needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"mntl-structured-ingredients__list-item \" data-id=\"3a75df86d73a6419d9fa1fa72b2ba8e6\"><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">1<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">pound<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">ground chuck beef (80% lean)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"mntl-structured-ingredients__list-item \" data-id=\"ae6ca564afe40187d080f1683beb3154\"><span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">4 (6-inch) squares parchment paper<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"mntl-structured-ingredients__list-item \"><span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">salt to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"mntl-structured-ingredients__list-item \" data-id=\"16248\"><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">4<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">slices<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">American cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"mntl-structured-ingredients__list-item \" data-id=\"b02e789f0810c8e89773f61dac3ea7db\"><span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">burger toppings of choice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"recipe__steps-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp recipe__steps-heading mntl-text-block\">Directions<\/h2>\n<div id=\"recipe__steps-content_1-0\" class=\"comp recipe__steps-content mntl-sc-page mntl-block \">\n<ol id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup mntl-sc-block-group--OL\">\n<li id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup mntl-sc-block-group--LI\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Set a cast iron flat-top griddle or large cast iron skillet onto the grill and preheat until smoking.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup mntl-sc-block-group--LI\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Spread butter on the inside of the buns and toast on the flat-top until lightly browned. Set aside.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup mntl-sc-block-group--LI\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Form meat into 8 loosely-packed balls, 2 ounces each. Do not pack the meat tightly, as this will prevent it from smashing properly. Place each ball on the hot flat-top, cover with a piece of parchment (to prevent sticking to the spatula; re-use each parchment square on a second patty) and immediately smash down to a 1\/4 inch thickness using 2 stiff, sturdy spatulas that are criss-crossed to get proper leverage as you press down. You may also use the bottom of small skillet. Sprinkle the meat with salt.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup mntl-sc-block-group--LI\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Grill for about 45 seconds, until the edges are dark brown and the centers are a light pink color. Using a bench scraper or firm spatula, gently scrape up the patties, flip over and immediately cover 4 of them with cheese. Grill an additional 15 to 20 seconds; stack the plain patties over the cheese-covered patties so you have 4 stacks. Move each stack to a bun and serve with your favorite toppings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is a Smash Burger?&nbsp; From AllRecipes.com A smash burger is a burger that\u2019s made by smashing two thin beef patties together with cheese in the middle. The act of pressing the burgers together over heat creates a perfect sear on the outside, ensuring juicy and flavorful results every time.&nbsp; Cook&#8217;s Notes Don&#8217;t use meat &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/smash-burger\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Smash Burger&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23309","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-grandpas-private-collection"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23309","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23309"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23309\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23311,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23309\/revisions\/23311"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23309"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23309"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23309"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}