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Guy Fieri Style Smash Burger

A decadent smash burger loaded with homemade Donkey Sauce, Super Melty Cheese (SMC), and classic toppings on a toasted garlic butter brioche bun.

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Guy Fieri Style Smash Burger — finished dish

Ingredients

  • Brioche Buns
  • Beef Mince
  • Salt
  • Yellow Cheddar
  • Garlic Butter
  • Dill Pickles
  • Sweet Onion
  • Beefsteak Tomato
  • Lettuce
  • Mayonnaise
  • Roasted Garlic
  • Yellow Mustard
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Processed Cheese
  • Cheddar, Gouda & Provolone
  • Half and Half
  • Water
  • Hot Sauce

Method

  1. 1

    Make the Donkey Sauce by mixing mayonnaise, roasted garlic, mustard, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, then chill.

  2. 2

    Make the SMC (cheese sauce) by simmering half and half with water, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, then whisking in the cheeses bit by bit until silky smooth.

  3. 3

    Form the beef into balls and season all over with salt.

  4. 4

    Sear on a hot griddle, smash flat, and cook until juices rise to the surface before flipping.

  5. 5

    Top with SMC and a slice of Cheddar, then cover with a dome and steam until melted.

  6. 6

    Toast the garlic buttered buns on the griddle until golden.

  7. 7

    Spread Donkey Sauce edge to edge on both bun halves.

  8. 8

    Assemble from bottom to top: bottom bun, Donkey Sauce, pickles, onion, cheese-smothered patty, tomato, lettuce, Donkey Sauce, and top bun.