Smash Burger Grilled Cheese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 lb ground beef.
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1 small onion, thinly sliced.
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1/2 cup smashburger sauce.
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8 slices hearty white bread.
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8 slices American cheese.
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2 cups Havarti cheese, shredded.
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1/3 cup sliced dill pickle chips.
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2 tbsp salted butter.
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Kosher salt (to taste).
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Freshly cracked pepper (to taste).
# Instructions:
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Divide the ground beef into 4 evenly sized balls. Preheat a cast iron skillet or griddle until it’s smoking hot.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Let the sandwiches rest for 1 minute before slicing and serving. Pair with extra smashburger sauce for dipping.
# Notes:
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Smash Burger Grilled Cheese is a rich, indulgent fusion of a classic smash burger and grilled cheese sandwich.
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Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal or a creative twist on comfort food favorites.