🛒 Ingredients:
For the burgers:
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1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
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Salt and pepper
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Garlic powder (optional)
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4 slices cheddar cheese (or American for extra meltiness)
For the grilled cheese buns:
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4 slices Texas toast or thick brioche bread
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2 tbsp butter (softened)
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Garlic powder + parsley (optional for garlic bread style)
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Extra cheese for the “grilled cheese” part
🔥 How to Make It:
1. Form the smash patties:
Roll ground beef into loose 2 oz–3 oz balls (you’ll do a double patty per melt). Keep them chilled.
2. Make the grilled cheese buns:
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Butter one side of each bread slice.
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Optionally, sprinkle with garlic powder + parsley for flavor.
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Toast the bread (buttered side down) on a griddle or pan until golden.
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Add a slice of cheese between two toasted slices and grill until melted. This becomes your top and bottom “bun.”
3. Cook the smash patties:
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Heat a flat griddle or skillet on high.
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Place the beef balls on the hot surface and smash them down thin with a spatula.
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Season with salt & pepper.
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Cook 1–2 minutes per side until crispy and browned.
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Add cheese on top and let it melt.
4. Assemble:
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Take one grilled cheese, add two cheesy patties, stack it up.
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Top with the second grilled cheese slice.
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Give it a light press on the griddle to meld everything together.
💣 Optional Add-Ins:
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Caramelized onions
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Pickles
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Jalapeños
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Chipotle mayo or burger sauce
This beast is pure comfort food heaven. Want a spicy version or bacon-loaded twist next?