Description
Rich and crispy smash burgers served on buttery croissants with melty cheddar cheese, savory onions, pickles, and a creamy burger sauce for an unforgettable flavor combination.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 4 large croissants, sliced in half
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 8 pickle slices
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal balls without overworking the meat.
- Mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard together in a small bowl to create the burger sauce.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and lightly coat it with vegetable oil.
- Place the beef balls onto the hot skillet and smash them flat using a sturdy spatula or burger press. Season the patties with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook the patties for about 2 minutes until the edges become crispy, then flip them and immediately top with cheddar cheese slices. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- In a separate pan, sauté the onions in butter until soft and lightly caramelized.
- Lightly toast the croissant halves on the skillet until golden.
- Spread the burger sauce onto the croissants, then layer lettuce, cheesy smash patties, onions, and pickles.
- Top with the croissant halves and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use 80/20 ground beef for the juiciest smash burgers with crispy edges.
- Toast the croissants lightly to help prevent sogginess.
- Pepper jack or Swiss cheese can be substituted for cheddar.
- Add jalapeños, sautéed mushrooms, or caramelized onions for extra flavor.
- Store leftover patties separately from croissants for best texture.
- Reheat patties in a skillet for the best crispy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
