Ultimate Cheese Smashburger with Sauce Drip

This ultimate cheese smashburger delivers the perfect combination of crispy beef crust, melted cheese, and a rich, dripping burger sauce. The patties are smashed on a hot griddle to create those signature caramelized edges, then stacked with layers of gooey cheese inside a soft toasted bun. It’s bold, juicy, and exactly what a classic smashburger should be.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (80/20)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4 slices American cheese
2 burger buns
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

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