Ultra-Smashed Cheeseburgers Recipe

1. 1

   Prepare burger bun by laying toppings on bottom half of bun. Have it nearby and ready for when your burger is cooked.

2. 2

   Preheat a large stainless steel saute pan or skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Place balls of beef in pan and smash down with a stiff metal spatula, using a second spatula to add pressure. Smashed patties should be slightly wider than burger bun.

3. 3

   Season generously with salt and pepper and allow to cook until patties are well browned and tops are beginning to turn pale pink/gray in spots, about 45 seconds. Using a bench scraper or the back side of a stiff metal spatula, carefully scrape patties from pan, making sure to get all of the browned bits.

4. 4

   Flip patties and immediately place a slice of cheese over 1 patty, then stack the second directly on top. Immediately remove from pan and transfer to waiting burger bun. Serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.