Description
Elevate your burger game with this Pickle Ranch Double Smash Burger featuring a cheddar avalanche. Crafted for discerning home chefs seeking restaurant-quality results with gourmet flavor combinations.
Ingredients
1 lb high-quality ground beef (80/20 blend)
4 burger buns, toasted
4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup ranch dressing
8 pickle spears
4 lettuce leaves
2 large tomatoes, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
1. Gently form ground beef into 8 small balls, being careful not to overwork the meat
2. Season beef balls with salt and pepper
3. Heat oil in a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat
4. Place beef balls on hot surface and immediately smash flat with spatula
5. Cook for 2-3 minutes until crispy crust forms, then flip
6. Add cheese to 4 patties and stack with remaining 4 patties
7. Toast burger buns until golden
8. Assemble burgers: bottom bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, double patty with cheese, ranch dressing, pickles, top bun
9. Serve immediately while cheese is melted
Notes
For the perfect smash burger, use a heavy spatula and press firmly to create maximum surface contact with the cooking surface. The key is high heat and not moving the patties until the crust forms.
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- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: elegant-entrees
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg