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Viral Smashburger Grilled Cheese

A delightful fusion of smash burgers and grilled cheese, featuring crispy edges, melty cheese, and buttery toast, perfect for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burger
  • 0.5 pounds Ground beef Use a good quality ground beef for better flavor.
  • 4 slices Slices of cheese (e.g., American or cheddar) Experiment with different cheeses for varied taste.
  • 4 slices Bread (e.g., sourdough or brioche) These types hold up well for grilling.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For grilling the bread.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Method
 

Cooking the Patties
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Form ground beef into small patties and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place patties in the skillet and smash them down with a spatula to create crispy edges.
  4. Cook until browned on one side, then flip and place a slice of cheese on each patty.
Assembling the Sandwich
  1. While the burgers are cooking, butter one side of each slice of bread.
  2. Once cheese is melted, remove patties from the skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, place the buttered side of the bread down and assemble by adding a patty, then another slice of cheese, and top with another slice of bread (buttered side up).
Finishing Touch
  1. Cook until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted.
  2. Slice and serve hot.

Notes

Serve hot with pickles, fries, or a fresh salad. Cut in half for easy handling. Great for game day snacks or casual gatherings. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, keeping components separate to avoid sogginess.