Smash Burgers using the Cuisinart Griddler
The Cuisinart Griddler makes outstandingly good Smash Burgers!
Servings 2
Calories 486kcal
Equipment
- Cuisinart Griddler or a skillet
Ingredients
- 8-9 ounces ground beef do not use lean, I prefer 75/25 or 80/20
- kosher salt to taste
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 2 slices American cheese
- 2 hamburger buns
- ketchup
- prepared yellow mustard
- other toppings dill pickle slices, iceberg lettuce, sliced onion
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.
Notes
After you make a few smash burgers the process becomes very easy and always delivers great results.
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