How to Make Smash Burgers with Matt Hussey

Matt Hussey says great smash burgers come down to three things: hot heat, good beef, and firm pressure. On a hot Blackstone, he keeps it simple with potato buns, American cheese, pickles, and an easy burger sauce. Stack them double, add the sauce, and enjoy some seriously good burgers. 🍔🔥 Ingredients 1 lb (454 g) 80/20 ground chuck 8 potato rolls or burger buns 8 slices of American cheese 1 tsp kosher salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ cup mayonnaise (divided) 8 dill pickle slices (from whole pickles recommended) Smash Burger Sauce (Makes about ¾ cup) ½ cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp spicy brown mustard 2 tbsp ketchup 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp garlic powder 1–2 tbsp pickle juice or distilled vinegar (to thin) ½ tsp sugar Hot sauce, to taste (optional) Instructions 1. Divide the ground chuck into eight equal portions (about 2 oz / 57 g each). Gently roll into loose balls without compressing. 2. Preheat the Blackstone griddle on medium heat, then increase to high until the surface reaches approximately 450°F. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together all Smash Burger Sauce ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use. 4. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the cut sides of each bun. Toast cut-side down on the griddle until golden brown, about 30–60 seconds. Set aside. 6. Place the beef balls on the hot griddle, spacing them at least 3 inches apart. Season evenly with salt and pepper. 7. Cover each ball with parchment paper and press firmly with a burger smasher to form thin patties. 8. Cook for 45–60 seconds, until the edges are deeply browned and crisp. 9. Using a rigid spatula, scrape under each patty and flip. Lightly season and immediately place one slice of cheese on each patty. 10. Stack two patties together to form a double burger. Cook for an additional 30–45 seconds, until the cheese is fully melted. 11. Assemble the burgers with the bottom bun, double-patty stack, burger sauce, pickles, and top bun. 12. Serve immediately while hot. Shop: https://blackstoneproducts.com/shop?u... Blackstone recipes: https://blackstoneproducts.com/blogs/... Merch: https://www.griddlenation.com/?utm_so... For Blackstone Products Technical Support:    / @blackstoneproductssupport   Find us at WALMART: https://walmrt.us/3X7Q9eN Shop Blackstone on AMAZON: https://amzn.to/4awpqNU Stay connected with us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BlackstoneG... Facebook:   / blackstoneproducts   Instagram:   / blackstoneproducts   TikTok:   / blackstonegriddles   Twitter:   / blackstonegrid   Cook Anything, Anytime, Anywhere. #BlackstoneGriddle #BlackstoneGriddleRecipes #SmashBurger