Ultimate Smashed Cheddar Burgers with Old Bay Fries and Special Sauce

Get ready for the ultimate burger experience at home. These smashed cheddar burgers feature ultra-thin patties with crispy, craggy edges, topped with melted white cheddar and sweet caramelized onions. A homemade special sauce adds a tangy kick that ties everything together.

On the side, crispy oven-baked potato wedges seasoned with Old Bay bring a touch of spice. This recipe is all about texture and flavor-perfect for a satisfying meal that feels like a treat.

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Ingredients

1 unit Yellow OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

12 ounce Yukon Gold PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit OLD BAY® SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon KetchupView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Dijon MustardView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup White Cheddar CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Potato BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 teaspoon Vegetable OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon SugarView 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 (you’ll use more later). 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 caramelized, 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 as much remaining OLD BAY Seasoning as you like. Set aside. Form beef into two equal-sized 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 3-4 minutes per side. In the last 1-2 minutes, top patties with white cheddar and cover until melted. 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 Old Bay fries on the side with remaining special sauce for dipping.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of cheese?

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

How do I prevent the patties from sticking?

Use a well-oiled pan and a metal spatula to press and flip the patties. Nonstick pans work best.

Can I make the fries ahead of time?

Fries are best fresh, but you can reheat them in a 400°F oven for a few minutes to restore crispiness.