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A stack of croissant three smashburgers on a cast iron skillet over the grill
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Croissant Smashburger

I love a freakin' delicious burger, but the real beauty of this croissant smashburger is in the garlic butter toasted bun!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Author: Derek Wolf

Ingredients

Beef:

  • 1.5 lbs Ground Beef
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder

Burger Sauce:

  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Ketchup
  • 2.5 tbsp Relish
  • 2 tbsp White Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp FYR RED Hot Sauce

Garlic Butter:

  • ½ cup Melted Butter
  • 1 tbsp Pureed Garlic

Burger:

  • 8-10 American Cheese Slices
  • Large Croissants

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the Burger Sauce. To make your garlic butter, mix together 1/2 cup melted butter and 1 tablespoon pureed garlic. Set to the side.
  • Preheat your grill to high heat (around 400F) for direct cooking.
  • Grab a handful of ground beef (around 1/4 lbs… ish) and gently roll it into a ball. Repeat this for 6-8 balls or until you’re out of meat. Place them in the fridge until ready to cook.
  • Add a cast iron skillet or plancha over the flames to preheat until it's slightly smoking. Add a burger ball to the skillet. Place a piece of parchment over the top and then firmly press with the spatula until the burger is “smashed” on the skillet.
  • Next, season the patty with salt pepper and garlic. Let cook for another 1-2 minutes. Carefully flip the burger patty over and then season the new side with salt, pepper and garlic. Top with a slice of cheese and let melt for 1-2 minutes. Once melted, pull off and rest. Repeat for the rest of your patties.
  • Build your burger with the sliced croissant, burger sauce, 1-2 burger patties and more sauce. Add the burger back to the skillet and lightly smash. Then brush with the garlic butter over the top. Flip and smash again to get it slightly crispy on all sides.
  • Serve the burger up and enjoy!

Notes

Tips for Smashburger Success
If this is your first time making a smashburger, here are a few things to keep in mind while you're grilling.
  • When you're forming the burger balls, handle the meat gently. Overworking makes for tough burgers.
  • Keep those patties cold until you're cooking. Cold meat smashes better and creates a better sear.
  • Use a heavy spatula! A sturdy metal one is your best bet. You'll need good leverage and weight to get that proper smash.
  • Resist the urge to move around your smashed patty. Let that beautiful crust develop crust undisturbed for maximum crispiness.

Nutrition

Calories: 891kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 79g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 196mg | Sodium: 2694mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 931IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 4mg