Croissant Smash Burgers

55Min

4Servings

785Cal

MediumLevel

Kid friendly

Ingredients

Burgers

ground beef 80/20 (raw)

680 g

iceberg lettuce (fresh)

1 head

tomatoes (sliced)

2 pcs

american cheese or sharp cheddar slices (sliced)

4 slices

croissants (fresh)

4 pcs

Caramelized Onions

white onions (diced)

2 pcs

olive oil (liquid)

15 ml

butter (solid)

28 g

granulated sugar (dry)

4 g

salt (dry)

3 g

Special Sauce

mayonnaise (creamy)

220 g

ketchup (smooth)

60 g

caramelized onions (cooked)

75 g

pickles (finely_chopped)

60 g

yellow mustard (smooth)

15 g

distilled white vinegar (liquid)

5 ml

granulated sugar (dry)

4 g

salt (dry)

3 g

black pepper (ground)

1 g

Garlic Butter

unsalted butter (melted)

57 g

parsley (chopped)

10 g

garlic powder (dry)

3 g

garlic paste (paste)

5 g

salt (dry)

2 g

Instructions

Prepare special sauce

In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, caramelized onions, pickles, salt, pepper, sugar, and vinegar together.

5 min

Cover and refrigerate while preparing the rest of the recipe

Caramelize the onions

Heat a small pan over low heat with 1 tbsp oil and butter. Cook onions slowly for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft, golden brown, and sweet.

20 min120°Ctimer 20 min

Stir occasionally but not too frequently to allow proper caramelization

Form the burger patties

Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 170g each). Roll each into a ball, then flatten into thin croissant shaped patties about 6mm thick. Season one side generously with salt and pepper. Keep chilled until ready to cook.

10 min

Make patties wider than the croissant as they will shrink during cooking

Prepare and toast croissants

Cut the croissants in half and lightly butter the cut sides. Toast them cut-side down in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and crispy.

5 min160°C

Toast cut-side down for best crispy texture

Cook the burger patties

Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add a thin layer of oil. Cook patties 2 at a time for 2 minutes on the first side until browned. Add mustard and spread evenly. Flip and immediately add a slice of cheese. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until cheese is melted.

5 min180°Ctimer 2 min

Don't overcrowd the pan - cook 2 patties at a time

Assemble the burgers

Assemble each burger with special sauce, desired toppings including lettuce, tomatoes, and caramelized onions. Serve immediately.

5 min

Original recipe

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Storage

Fridge: 2 days

Reheat: Reheat patties in skillet over medium heat 2-3 minutes

Best enjoyed fresh. Sauce can be stored separately in refrigerator up to 5 days.

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