Yesss! 🔥🍔 Beef & Cheddar Smash Burgers are pure crispy-edged, melty-cheese, juicy-bite burger bliss. Perfect for griddle magic, backyard vibes, or just a weeknight when you need something filthy good.
🍔🧀💥 Beef & Cheddar Smash Burgers
(Crispy smashed patties + sharp cheddar + tangy sauce = burger goals.)
🛒 Ingredients (for 4 burgers):
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 = perfect fat for smashing)
- Salt & pepper
- 4 burger buns (brioche? always a yes.)
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced (optional for griddled onions)
- Butter for toasting buns
🔥 Burger Sauce (optional but clutch):
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp pickle juice or vinegar
- Dash of paprika or cayenne (if you’re feeling spicy)
🔥 How to Smash ‘Em:
1. Prep the Patties:
- Divide beef into 4 loose balls (don’t pack them tight!)
- Season the tops with salt & pepper
2. Sear + Smash:
- Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle until HOT 🔥
- Place beef balls onto the surface, let sizzle 10 seconds
- Use a sturdy spatula (or two) to SMASH them thin — press hard!
- Don’t move them—let the crust form (2–3 mins)
3. Flip + Cheese It:
- Flip when edges are crispy and dark golden
- Immediately top with cheddar
- Let cheese melt while second side finishes cooking (another 1–2 mins)
4. Toast the Buns:
- Lightly butter buns and toast face-down in another pan or griddle until golden
5. Build the Burger:
- Spread sauce on buns
- Add optional griddled onions
- Stack that cheesy smashed patty and cap it off
📝 Caption Ideas:
- “Smash it like you mean it 🔥🍔”
- “Crispy edges, gooey cheddar, and burger dreams come true.”
- “You bring the griddle. I’ll bring the cheddar.”
- “When dinner hits different… it’s probably a smash burger.”
🎥 Reel Flow:
- Beef ball hits the pan → sizzle soundtrack on point
- Smash! Slow-mo spatula press
- Close-up on crust + melted cheddar moment
- Sauce swipe on bun → cheesy stack → big first bite 🍔💥
You want it doubled up? Add pickles? Bacon? Jalapeño cheddar remix? Let’s build your ultimate burger beast — I’m ready 👑🔥
