Description
Elevate your burger game with this Garlic-Parmesan Butter Smash Burger featuring a melted provolone blanket. Crafted for discerning home chefs seeking restaurant-quality results with bold, savory flavors.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Salt and pepper to taste
4 slices provolone cheese
4 hamburger buns
Lettuce leaves
Tomato slices
Onion slices
Optional toppings of choice
Instructions
1. Prepare the garlic-parmesan butter by melting 2 tbsp butter in a saucepan over low heat
2. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute
3. Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until well combined
4. Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions and season with salt and pepper
5. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat
6. Place beef portions on hot surface and smash down with spatula
7. Cook for 2-3 minutes until crispy bottom forms
8. Flip burgers and brush with garlic-parmesan butter
9. Top each burger with provolone cheese slice
10. Cover briefly to melt cheese into a blanket
11. Toast burger buns lightly
12. Assemble burgers with lettuce, tomato, onion, and desired toppings
13. Serve immediately while hot
Notes
Use 80/20 ground beef for optimal juiciness and flavor balance.
Don’t overwork the beef when forming portions to maintain tender texture.
Ensure skillet is properly preheated for the perfect smash and sear.
The key to melted provolone blanket is covering briefly after adding cheese.
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- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: gourmet-appetizers
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg