World Food Championships Smashburger
World Food Championships Smashburger
Ingredients
For the Cheese Spread
- 12 ounces whipped cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup vegan cheese shreds
For the Smashburgers
- 12 ounces ground beef, 80/20 blend, divided into 3-ounce balls
- as needed Lawry's Seasoned Salt
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
- 4 vegan American cheese slices
- 4 potato rolls, steamed
- as needed burger sauce, homemade or store-bought
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Cheese Spread: In a medium bowl, combine the whipped cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and vegan cheese shreds. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and uniform.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Cover the cheese spread and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the spread to firm up slightly.
⏱️ 30 min
- 3
Prepare the beef: Divide the 80/20 ground beef into four 3-ounce balls. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Heat a griddle or large cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Place one beef ball onto the hot griddle. Immediately cover it with a piece of parchment paper and use a sturdy burger press or a heavy spatula to firmly smash the beef ball flat into a thin patty. Repeat with the remaining beef balls, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the griddle.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Generously season the raw patties with Lawry's Seasoned Salt. Immediately place a layer of thinly sliced onion and thinly sliced jalapeno on top of each raw patty.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Allow the patties to cook for 2-3 minutes, or until a deep, caramelized crust forms on the bottom, incorporating the onion and jalapeno.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Flip the patties. Immediately place one slice of vegan American cheese on top of each cooked patty. Continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked through.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
While the burgers are cooking, steam the potato rolls until warm and soft.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
To assemble each burger: Take a steamed potato roll and spread a generous amount of the prepared cheese spread onto the bottom half of the bun.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Place two cheeseburger patties on top of the cheese spread on the bottom bun.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Apply your favorite burger sauce (as needed) in a circular motion onto the top half of the bun.
⏱️ 1 min
- 13
Place the top bun onto the assembled burger and lightly press down. For best presentation, cut the burger in half before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
World Food Championships Smashburger
For the Cheese Spread
- 12 ounces whipped cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup vegan cheese shreds
For the Smashburgers
- 12 ounces ground beef, 80/20 blend, divided into 3-ounce balls
- as needed Lawry's Seasoned Salt
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
- 4 vegan American cheese slices
- 4 potato rolls, steamed
- as needed burger sauce, homemade or store-bought
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Cheese Spread: In a medium bowl, combine the whipped cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and vegan cheese shreds. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and uniform.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Cover the cheese spread and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the spread to firm up slightly.
⏱️ 30 min - 3
Prepare the beef: Divide the 80/20 ground beef into four 3-ounce balls. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Heat a griddle or large cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Place one beef ball onto the hot griddle. Immediately cover it with a piece of parchment paper and use a sturdy burger press or a heavy spatula to firmly smash the beef ball flat into a thin patty. Repeat with the remaining beef balls, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the griddle.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Generously season the raw patties with Lawry's Seasoned Salt. Immediately place a layer of thinly sliced onion and thinly sliced jalapeno on top of each raw patty.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Allow the patties to cook for 2-3 minutes, or until a deep, caramelized crust forms on the bottom, incorporating the onion and jalapeno.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Flip the patties. Immediately place one slice of vegan American cheese on top of each cooked patty. Continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked through.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
While the burgers are cooking, steam the potato rolls until warm and soft.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
To assemble each burger: Take a steamed potato roll and spread a generous amount of the prepared cheese spread onto the bottom half of the bun.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Place two cheeseburger patties on top of the cheese spread on the bottom bun.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Apply your favorite burger sauce (as needed) in a circular motion onto the top half of the bun.
⏱️ 1 min - 13
Place the top bun onto the assembled burger and lightly press down. For best presentation, cut the burger in half before serving.
⏱️ 1 min