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Smash Burger Grilled Cheese with Special Sauce Recipe

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This Smash Burger Grilled Cheese with Special Sauce is a deliciously indulgent sandwich combining perfectly smashed and caramelized ground beef patties with a melty blend of American and Havarti cheeses, tangy dill pickles, and a flavorful homemade Smashburger sauce. Grilled to golden brown perfection in a cast iron skillet, this sandwich offers a satisfying mix of textures and flavors, ideal for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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Burger and Sauce

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 small Onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Smashburger Sauce
  • Kosher Salt, to taste
  • Fresh Cracked Pepper, to taste

Sandwich

  • 8 slices Hearty White Bread
  • 8 slices American Cheese
  • 2 cups Havarti Cheese, shredded
  • ⅓ cup Sliced Dill Pickle Chips
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Shape Patties: Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and roll each into a ball. Set aside.
  2. Heat Cooking Surface: Preheat a large cast iron skillet or flat top griddle until it is extremely hot and just starting to smoke.
  3. Smash and Season Burgers: Place the beef balls on the hot surface. Immediately season each with a generous pinch of kosher salt, freshly cracked pepper, and about 1 teaspoon of Smashburger sauce. Add sliced onions evenly on top of each ball. Using a sheet of wax or parchment paper on top (to prevent sticking), smash each ball down with a thin metal spatula and a heavy object like a sandwich press or meat mallet to form flat patties.
  4. Cook and Flip Patties: Let the patties cook until they begin to caramelize and are approximately 60% cooked through. Carefully flip them, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the skillet to incorporate flavor.
  5. Add American Cheese: Immediately top each flipped patty with two slices of American cheese to melt as they finish cooking. Continue until patties reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  6. Prepare Bread with Sauce: Reduce heat to low. Spread 1 tablespoon of Smashburger sauce onto four slices of bread.
  7. Toast Bread and Assemble Sandwich: Melt half the butter on the clean side of the skillet, ensuring no residual burnt bits remain. Place the sauced bread slices butter-side down. Flip the cheeseburgers onto these bread slices, cheese side down. Add sliced dill pickles on top, then sprinkle shredded Havarti cheese evenly over the pickles. Top with the remaining four slices of bread. Butter the tops of these slices with the remaining butter.
  8. Grill Sandwich: Cook the sandwiches until the bottom bread side is golden brown and most of the cheese inside has melted. Carefully flip and grill the other side until also golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
  9. Rest and Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them rest for 1 minute before serving. Serve with the remaining Smashburger sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Use a thin metal spatula and wax paper for better control and to avoid sticking when smashing the patties.
  • Ensure the skillet or griddle is very hot before placing the meat for a good caramelized crust.
  • Resting the sandwich briefly after cooking helps the cheese set slightly and prevents burning your mouth.
  • If preferred, substitute American cheese with your choice of meltable cheese, but Havarti adds a creamy texture inside.
  • Internal temperature for ground beef should reach 165°F for safe consumption.

Keywords: burger, grilled cheese, sandwich, smash burger, cheese, American cheese, Havarti cheese, special sauce

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