Description
Juicy sausage smash burgers bring classic American comfort to your dinner table with irresistible crispy edges and bold flavor. Melted cheese, caramelized onions, and perfectly seasoned meat make you crave another bite of this ultimate backyard grilling sensation.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) Italian sausage
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Produce and Garnishes:
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- Pickles (optional)
Buns, Condiments, and Seasonings:
- 4 hamburger buns (preferably brioche)
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blend ground beef and Italian sausage gently in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of meats. Form the mixture into 4 compact spherical portions.
- Ignite a cast-iron skillet or grill to medium-high temperature. Lightly coat the cooking surface with olive oil to prevent adhesion.
- Position meat spheres onto the heated surface. Utilize a sturdy spatula to compress each ball into an ultra-thin, crispy-edged patty approximately 1/2 inch thick. Liberally season with salt and freshly cracked pepper.
- Allow patties to sizzle for 3-4 minutes until edges caramelize and bottom develops a rich golden crust. Carefully flip each patty and instantaneously blanket with shredded cheddar cheese. Continue cooking 2-3 minutes until cheese melts completely and meat reaches desired doneness.
- Simultaneously slice brioche buns horizontally and toast cut surfaces until achieving a delicate golden-brown color and slight crispness.
- Craft burger foundation by spreading creamy mayonnaise and tangy Dijon mustard across bottom bun. Layer the melted cheese-topped patty, then garnish with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato rounds, sharp red onion rings, and optional pickle slices.
- Serve piping hot accompanied by complementary sides like crispy french fries, crunchy potato chips, or a refreshing garden salad.
Notes
- Use high-fat ground beef for juicier, more flavorful burgers that hold together perfectly when smashing.
- Work quickly when smashing patties to create those crispy, caramelized edges that give smash burgers their signature texture.
- Consider using a sturdy metal spatula with a flat edge to achieve the ultimate thin, crispy burger surface when smashing.
- For gluten-free version, swap brioche buns with lettuce wraps or gluten-free burger buns to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 670 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 52 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 1.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg