Smoked Gouda Smash Burgers
User Reviews
5
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Smoked Gouda Smash Burgers
Description
Smoked Gouda Smash Burgers rely on using 85% lean ground beef, which is divided into portions and shaped into balls, ready for smashing in a hot cast iron skillet. The cooking technique creates a thin patty with crispy edges and a tender center. Butter and oil provide flavor and help achieve a good sear. After seasoning with salt and pepper on both sides, thin slices of smoked Gouda cheese are melted atop to add a smooth, smoky richness.
The accompanying house sauce blends mayonnaise, Dijon and yellow mustards, honey, and barbecue sauce into a tangy, slightly sweet condiment to enhance the savory burger. These are typically served on bread buns with lettuce, tomato, and red onion, providing freshness and texture contrast. The combination balances smoky, salty, sweet, and tangy notes while keeping the burger juicy and flavorful.
Cooking the burgers quickly with minimal smashing preserves juiciness while allowing a desirable crust to form. Removing the patties promptly after melting the cheese ensures optimal texture to enjoy immediately. This recipe is suited for a classic homemade smashed burger experience featuring the distinctive flavor of smoked Gouda.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 85% is really great here!
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon canola oil or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 4 to 6 ounces smoked Gouda cheese thinly sliced
- bread bun for serving
- lettuce tomato, red onion - whatever else you like!
how sweet eats house sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce your favorite
Instructions
- Separate the ground beef into equal portions - most most likely 4 or 6 equal parts. I like to form mine into balls so they smash into a more circular burger, but it's not necessary.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. You want it to be hot, so heat it for a few minutes.
- Once it's hot and your burgers are ready to go, quickly brush the skillet with oil and place half of the butter on the skillet. It will smoke, so work quickly! Place one of the balls of beef on the skillet and smash it down with a spatula once or twice. You want it to be about 1/2 inch in thickness (or a little less if you wish!) and want to try and smash it only 2 or 3 times. Season it with salt and pepper and repeat with the rest of the beef. Cook them for 2 to 3 minutes and then flip, season with salt on the other side and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the cheese and let it melt.
- Remove the burgers with a spatula and serve immedaitely with the house sauce, on buns, with lettuce, tomato and onion if you wish!
how sweet eats house sauce
- Whisk all ingredients together until creamy and smooth and combined. Serve for dipping or as a sauce on burgers and sandwiches.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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