Smash Burger Grilled Cheese (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 1 lb ground beef.
02 - 1 small onion, thinly sliced.
03 - 1/2 cup smashburger sauce.
04 - 8 slices hearty white bread.
05 - 8 slices American cheese.
06 - 2 cups Havarti cheese, shredded.
07 - 1/3 cup sliced dill pickle chips.
08 - 2 tbsp salted butter.
09 - Kosher salt (to taste).
10 - Freshly cracked pepper (to taste).

Instructions:

01 - Divide the ground beef into 4 evenly sized balls. Preheat a cast iron skillet or griddle until it’s smoking hot.
02 - Place beef balls on the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and 1 tsp of smashburger sauce. Add sliced onions on top. Use parchment paper and a spatula to smash the beef balls into thin patties.
03 - Cook the patties until the edges are caramelized and crispy. Flip and top each patty with 2 slices of American cheese. Cook until the cheese melts and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
04 - Spread smashburger sauce on 4 slices of bread. On each slice, layer a cheesy patty, a few pickle chips, and a generous portion of shredded Havarti cheese. Top with another slice of bread.
05 - Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Grill the sandwiches until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted, flipping once for even cooking.
06 - Let the sandwiches rest for 1 minute before slicing and serving. Pair with extra smashburger sauce for dipping.

Notes:

01 - Smash Burger Grilled Cheese is a rich, indulgent fusion of a classic smash burger and grilled cheese sandwich.
02 - Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal or a creative twist on comfort food favorites.