Mini Croissant Smash Burgers
Mini Croissant Smash Burgers
Ingredients
For the Burgers
- 1 pound ground beef
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 8 mini croissants
- 8 American cheese slices
- 1/4 cup pickles, thinly sliced
For the Special Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon pickle juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- 1
Divide the 1 pound of ground beef into 8 equal, mini-sized balls. Season each beef ball generously with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat a griddle or large pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the seasoned beef balls onto the surface. Using a burger press or a sturdy spatula, firmly smash each beef ball down into a thin patty. Cook the patties for 2-3 minutes until a crust forms on one side.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Flip the patties. Immediately place one slice of American cheese on top of each patty, allowing it to melt for about 1 minute.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
While the cheese melts, slice the mini croissants in half horizontally. Lightly toast the cut sides of the croissants on the griddle until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, pickle juice, sweet paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the sauce is smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
To assemble, spread a generous amount of the Special Sauce on both the top and bottom halves of each toasted mini croissant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Place a cheesy burger patty on the bottom half of a croissant. Add a few slices of pickles on top of the patty, then cover with the top half of the croissant. Repeat for all remaining mini croissant smash burgers and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Mini Croissant Smash Burgers
For the Burgers
- 1 pound ground beef
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 8 mini croissants
- 8 American cheese slices
- 1/4 cup pickles, thinly sliced
For the Special Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon pickle juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- 1
Divide the 1 pound of ground beef into 8 equal, mini-sized balls. Season each beef ball generously with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat a griddle or large pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the seasoned beef balls onto the surface. Using a burger press or a sturdy spatula, firmly smash each beef ball down into a thin patty. Cook the patties for 2-3 minutes until a crust forms on one side.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Flip the patties. Immediately place one slice of American cheese on top of each patty, allowing it to melt for about 1 minute.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
While the cheese melts, slice the mini croissants in half horizontally. Lightly toast the cut sides of the croissants on the griddle until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, pickle juice, sweet paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the sauce is smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
To assemble, spread a generous amount of the Special Sauce on both the top and bottom halves of each toasted mini croissant.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Place a cheesy burger patty on the bottom half of a croissant. Add a few slices of pickles on top of the patty, then cover with the top half of the croissant. Repeat for all remaining mini croissant smash burgers and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min