Smash Burgers using the Cuisinart Griddler

I’m a huge fan of hamburgers. Although I can enjoy a big thick-ole pub burger too, I’m always craving that thin diner-style patty with lightly crusty edges. No fancy toppings for me either. I’ll take ketchup, mustard and pickle, thank you very much. Yeah, sure, if I’m feeling adventurous I might add some onion or lettuce, but that’s where the craziness ends. Just give me that juicy, thin, hot patty topped with melted cheese and I’m one happy guy! And though I often cook my hamburgers on a grill, these Smash Burgers using the Cuisinart Griddler are outstanding too!

Smash Burgers using the Cuisinart Griddler

For me there are just a few things to keep in mind when making smash burgers using the Cuisinart Griddler. They’re easy, so no need to over-complicate them. First, get that Griddler flat plate hot. I mean hot hot. Screaming hot. Second, season the meat well and do not over-work it. Just loosely form it into balls. Don’t pack them. And last, smash! Smash! Push down on the top lid to smash them as flat as you can! That’s it! Enjoy!

Step your smash burgers up and slather them with some smash burger sauce.

The Griddler also makes tremendous steak sandwiches.

Smash Burgers using the Cuisinart Griddler
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Smash Burgers using the Cuisinart Griddler

The Cuisinart Griddler makes outstandingly good Smash Burgers!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, Griddler
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 486kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the flat plates on your Griddler. Do not use the ridged sides. Heat your Griddler by turning the Selector to 'Grill-Panini' and the Grill-Panini knob to 'Sear'.
  • While your Griddler is heating up, place the ground beef in a medium bowl. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Don't be shy with it!
  • Divide the beef in half and form into 2 balls. Do not pack them tightly, just shape them enough so they are ball-like. They don't have to be perfect.
  • Place the meat onto the griddle and close the top. Press down until the top cannot go any further. Smash them burgers!
  • Cook the burgers for 4-6 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F. Toast your hamburger buns, if desired, while the burgers are cooking.
  • Open the griddle and top the patties with the cheese. Let melt slightly then remove to the buns.
  • Top patties with pickles, squirt the ketchup and mustard on top. Add any desired other toppings and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 639mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 302mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Hash Browns on the Cuisinart Griddler

Oh how I do love hash browns. Specially the hash browns that are cooked until crispy on an old flat-top griddle. Nice and golden brown. I don’t have a big diner griddle (yet), but I do have the Cuisinart Griddler, which makes fantastic hash browns. There’s nothing fru-fru about them, just great taste and texture.

Hash Browns on the Cuisinart Griddler

Don’t laugh, but I like to serve my hash browns with butter. Yep, butter. I know that’s not normal. Most folks like ketchup or hot sauce. I always butter potatoes, no matter if they’re roasted, tater tots, or hash browns. I do draw the line at putting butter onto French fries, though. These Hash Browns on the Cuisinart Griddler come out super crispy, which makes them scream for butter in my mind!

French toast waffles are another great breakfast item that you can make using your Griddler.

Also try my slow cooker hash brown potatoes.

Hash Browns on the Cuisinart Griddler
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Hash Browns on the Cuisinart Griddler

Don’t laugh, but I like to serve my hash browns with butter. Yep, butter. I know that’s not normal. 
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Griddler, hashbrowns
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 113kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the potatoes and onion in a bowl full of cold water. Soak for 5 minutes, drain, and fill again. Soak again for 5 minutes and drain. Continue rinsing and draining until the water no longer turns milky from the potato started.
  • Install the flat cooking plates on your Griddler and open the Griddler flat so you can cook on both plates at once.
  • Set your Griddler Selector to ‘Griddle’ and the Griddle temperature to 425 F.
  • Note that the top plate seems to not get as hot.
  • Drain potatoes well then toss with the oil, salt and pepper.
  • Divide the potatoes between the Griddler plates and spread out evenly.
  • Do not mess with the potatoes, let them cook for about 20 minutes or until you notice they are starting to turn golden brown on the bottom.Note that the top plate seems to not get as hot so the potatoes there may take longer to cook.
  • Carefully flip the potatoes and cook another 20 minutes or until they are nice and golden brown and are as crispy as you like them.
  • Serve hot with more salt and pepper, ketchup, or whatever you desire.

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 322mg | Potassium: 545mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.