Crispy Blackstone Griddle Smash Burgers Easy Recipe with Special Sauce
These crispy Blackstone griddle smash burgers feature a caramelized crust, juicy interior, and a tangy, creamy special sauce that makes every bite addictive and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450 g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 4 soft burger buns (brioche or potato buns recommended)
- 4 slices American or cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter, for toasting buns
- Special Sauce:
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) ketchup
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) pickle relish (sweet or dill)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Toppings:
- Thinly sliced red onions
- Dill pickles
- Shredded iceberg lettuce
- Ripe tomato slices
Instructions
- Preheat the Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat, about 400°F (204°C), and let it get fully hot (about 10 minutes).
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, pickle relish, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder to make the special sauce. Chill while cooking.
- Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions and loosely roll each into a ball without overworking the meat.
- Melt butter on the griddle and toast the buns cut-side down until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Place 2 beef balls on the hot griddle and immediately smash them down firmly to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thickness using a metal spatula or burger press. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook patties for 2-3 minutes until edges are crispy and brown, then carefully flip.
- Place a slice of cheese on each patty after flipping and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until cheese melts and patties are cooked through.
- Spread a generous spoonful of special sauce on the bottom bun. Add the patty, then layer with pickles, onions, lettuce, and tomato. Top with the other bun half.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
If patties stick, wait another 30 seconds before flipping. Avoid smashing patties too thin to prevent drying out. Toast buns on the griddle for added richness. For gluten-free, use lettuce wraps or gluten-free buns. For dairy-free, omit cheese or use plant-based alternatives and replace butter with olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger with bun an
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 37.5
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 37.5
- Fiber: 2.5
- Protein: 32.5
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