If you love cheese overload + juicy beef, this burger is next level. Inspired by the image, this recipe gives you that street-style, messy, dripping burger with crispy edges and a creamy, cheesy finish.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Smash Patties:
- 500g (1 lb) ground beef (80/20 fat ratio)
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
For the Cheese Mix:
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup cheese sauce (optional but 🔥)
For the Creamy Onion Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp finely chopped onions
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tsp vinegar
- Salt & pepper to taste
For Assembly:
- 4 soft brioche buns
- Butter (for toasting)
- Shredded lettuce
- Pickles (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Creamy Onion Sauce
Mix mayo, chopped onions, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Let it sit for 15–20 minutes for better flavor.
2. Prepare the Smash Patties
- Divide beef into small balls (not flat yet).
- Heat a pan or griddle until very hot.
- Place the meat ball, then smash it down hard using a spatula.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
👉 Cook for 2–3 minutes until crispy edges form.
3. Add the Cheese Explosion
- Flip the patty
- Immediately add cheddar + mozzarella
- Cover briefly to melt everything into a gooey layer
4. Toast the Buns
- Butter the buns and toast until golden and slightly crispy.
5. Assemble the Burger
Stack like this:
- Bottom bun
- Sauce layer
- First cheesy smash patty
- Second smash patty (double stack 🔥)
- Extra cheese sauce drizzle
- Lettuce + pickles
- More sauce (optional but recommended 😏)
- Top bun
🔥 Pro Tips (This is what makes it LOOK like the image)
- Smash the patty only once → gives crispy edges
- Use high heat → caramelized crust (Maillard reaction)
- Don’t be shy with cheese → the messier, the better
- Slightly steam the burger at the end → ultra melty effect
🤤 Why This Burger Hits Different
- Crispy outside, juicy inside
- INSANE cheese pull
- Creamy + tangy + savory balance
- Looks like a viral TikTok burger