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Savory Blackstone Smash Burgers Easy Recipe with Creamy Special Sauce

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This recipe delivers juicy, crispy-edged smash burgers cooked on a Blackstone griddle, topped with a tangy and creamy special sauce. Perfect for quick, satisfying meals or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 blend
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 4 soft burger buns (brioche or potato buns recommended)
  • Unsalted butter, for toasting buns (optional)
  • For the Creamy Special Sauce:
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional Toppings:
  • Leaf lettuce or shredded iceberg
  • Thinly sliced red onion
  • Tomato slices
  • Pickle slices

Instructions

  1. Make the Special Sauce: In a small bowl, stir together ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
  2. Prep the Burger Buns: Heat your Blackstone griddle to medium-high (around 375°F). Lightly butter the insides of the buns and toast them on the griddle until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side. Set aside.
  3. Form the Beef Balls: Divide 1 pound of ground beef into 4 equal portions, loosely roll each into a ball about the size of a golf ball. Do not pack tightly to keep air pockets for juiciness.
  4. Cook the Burgers: Place each beef ball onto the hot griddle, leaving space between them. Immediately smash each ball down firmly with a metal spatula until about ½ inch thick. Hold spatula down for 10 seconds to form a crust.
  5. Season and Flip: Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper over each patty. Cook without moving for 2-3 minutes until edges are crispy and brown. Carefully scrape under each patty and flip.
  6. Add Cheese: Place a slice of American cheese on each patty immediately after flipping. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted and burger is cooked through.
  7. Assemble the Burgers: Spread a generous spoonful of the creamy special sauce on the bottom bun. Add lettuce, tomato, and onion if using, then top with the cheesy patty. Add pickles and more sauce if desired, then crown with the toasted top bun.
  8. Serve immediately while hot and the bun is still slightly crisp.

Notes

Do not press down on the burger after the initial smash to preserve the crust. Use medium-high heat for the perfect sear. Chill the special sauce to meld flavors and thicken. Toast buns on the griddle with butter to prevent sogginess. Use 80/20 ground beef for juiciness. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated on the griddle.

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