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Cheesy Croissant Smash Burger

A viral fusion recipe combining flaky butter croissants with crispy, juicy smashed beef patties and gooey American cheese. The ultimate indulgent comfort food dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Burgers
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 850
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Burger Components
  • 4 large butter croissants bakery style preferred
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef chuck 80/20 fat ratio
  • 8 slices American cheese
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tsp kosher salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
Garlic Aioli Sauce
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Heavy spatula
  • Serrated knife
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Mix mayonnaise, grated garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and paprika in a bowl. Refrigerate.
  2. Slice croissants horizontally. Spread softened butter on the cut sides.
  3. Toast croissants cut-side down in a skillet over medium heat until golden. Set aside.
  4. Divide ground beef into 8 equal portions. Loosely form into balls (keep cold).
  5. Heat a cast-iron skillet to high heat until smoking.
  6. Place beef balls in skillet and immediately smash flat with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until deep brown crust forms.
  8. Flip patties, top each with a slice of cheese, and stack if making doubles.
  9. Spread sauce on croissant bottoms, add patties, and close with top bun. Serve hot.

Notes

Ensure your pan is extremely hot to get the proper crust without overcooking the inside.