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Smashburger Grilled Cheese with Special Sauce Recipe

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This Smashburger Grilled Cheese with Special Sauce combines juicy, caramelized smashed beef patties with melty American and Havarti cheeses, tangy dill pickles, and a flavorful house-made Smashburger sauce, all sandwiched between hearty white bread toasted to golden perfection. A decadent twist on classic comfort food, this sandwich delivers a satisfying crunch, gooey cheese pull, and robust savory flavors.

Ingredients

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For the Smashburgers

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 small Onion, thinly sliced
  • Kosher Salt, to taste
  • Fresh Cracked Pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup Smashburger Sauce

For the Sandwich

  • 8 slices Hearty White Bread
  • 8 slices American Cheese
  • 2 cups Havarti Cheese, shredded
  • 1/3 cup Sliced Dill Pickle Chips
  • 2 tbsp Salted Butter

Instructions

  1. Forming the Patties: Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and roll each into a ball, preparing them for smashing and cooking.
  2. Preheating the Cooking Surface: Heat a large cast iron skillet or flat top griddle over high heat until it is super hot and just starting to smoke.
  3. Smashing and Cooking the Beef: Place the beef balls on the hot surface, season each with a pinch of kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper, and approximately 1 teaspoon of Smashburger sauce. Top with sliced onions. Cover each burger with parchment or wax paper, then press down firmly using a thin metal spatula paired with a heavy object like a sandwich press or meat mallet to achieve a thin, caramelizing patty.
  4. Flipping the Patties: Once the patties start to caramelize and are about 60% cooked through, flip them carefully. Scrape the skillet surface to lift any browned bits stuck to the pan.
  5. Melting American Cheese: Immediately top the flipped patties with two slices of American cheese each and let it melt while the burgers finish cooking to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  6. Preparing the Bread: Reduce heat to low. Spread 1 tablespoon of Smashburger sauce evenly on four slices of the hearty white bread.
  7. Assembling and Toasting One Side: Melt half of the butter on a clean section of the skillet. Place the four sauce-covered bread slices sauce-side up on the skillet. Flip the cheese-topped patties onto the sauced bread cheese side down. Add sliced dill pickle chips atop the patties, then distribute shredded Havarti cheese evenly over the pickles. Top each sandwich with the remaining plain bread slices and butter the tops with the remaining butter.
  8. Cooking the Sandwich: Cook until the bottom bread is golden brown and the Havarti cheese begins to melt, then carefully flip the sandwiches. Continue cooking until the other side is also golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
  9. Resting and Serving: Remove the sandwiches from heat and let them rest for one minute before serving. Serve warm with reserved Smashburger sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Use parchment or wax paper when smashing the beef to prevent sticking to your spatula and achieve a perfect crust.
  • Make sure your skillet or griddle is very hot before adding the beef balls for optimal caramelization and flavor.
  • Internal temperature of cooked patties should reach 165°F for food safety.
  • If Havarti cheese is unavailable, a mild creamy cheese like Monterey Jack can be substituted.
  • Butter the bread generously to achieve a crispy, golden exterior.
  • Serve immediately for the best melted cheese texture and overall taste experience.

Keywords: smashburger, grilled cheese, special sauce, smashed beef patties, American cheese, Havarti cheese, dill pickles, sandwich, comfort food, stovetop cooking

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