Crispy Smashed Cheeseburgers with Old Bay Broccoli and Special Sauce

Get ready for the ultimate burger experience: thin, crispy patties with lacy edges, smothered in gooey white cheddar and piled high with sweet caramelized onions. A tangy special sauce ties it all together, while Old Bay-roasted broccoli adds a crunchy, flavorful side.

The secret to these burgers is the smash technique-pressing balls of ground beef flat in a hot pan creates maximum surface area for browning. The result is a juicy, savory patty with irresistible crispy bits. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels like a treat!

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Ingredients

ounce PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup White Cheddar CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 ounce BroccoliView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Old Bay SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit KetchupView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Potato BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Dijon MustardView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry produce. Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Halve, peel and thinly slice onion.
2. Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil and half the Old Bay Seasoning. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and crispy, 20-25 minutes.
3. While potatoes roast, heat a large drizzle of oil in a medium nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 8-10 minutes. Add 1 tsp sugar and a splash of water; cook until onion is caramelized and jammy, 2-3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small bowl.
4. In a second small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard and remaining Old Bay Seasoning to taste. Set aside. Form beef into two equal-size balls; season all over with salt and pepper.
5. Heat a drizzle of oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add beef balls. Firmly flatten each with a spatula to create very thin patties. Cook until desired doneness, 3-4 minutes per side. In the last 1-2 minutes, top patties with cheddar; cover pan to melt cheese. Remove from heat.
6. While patties cook, halve and toast buns. Divide buns between plates and fill with patties, caramelized onion and half the special sauce. Serve burgers with Old Bay fries on the side and remaining special sauce for dipping.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different cheese?

Yes, you can substitute white cheddar with your favorite melting cheese like American, provolone or Monterey Jack.

How do I prevent the patties from sticking?

Use a well-oiled pan and a sturdy spatula. Press down firmly but carefully to avoid splattering.

Can I make the special sauce ahead?

Absolutely! The sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.