Cajun Smash Burgers
Prep Time:
10 mins.
Cook Time:
5 mins.
Yield:
4 (4 ounce) burgers
Smash burgers are pressed onto a griddle or skillet, which gives them a seared, smoky flavor and crispiness. These burgers are seasoned with Cajun spices and topped with a spicy Cajun mustard sauce. Mix some Blue Plate Mayo into the burger meat, and spread a little on each bun top before toasting them on the griddle.
Ingredients
Burgers:
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 2 tablespoons Blue Plate® Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 4 slices American cheese (or Colby-Jack or cheddar)
- 4 slices tomato (optional)
- 4 lettuce leaves (optional)
- 4 brioche buns
Kicked up Smash Sauce:
- 1 cup Blue Plate® Mayonnaise + extra for toasting the buns
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dill relish
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon horseradish, optional
Directions
- Mix the mayo evenly into the ground chuck, then divide the meat into 4 portions and form them into balls. Lightly season with the Cajun seasoning. Keep covered in the refrigerator until use.
- Make the Smash Sauce: Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, dill relish, Cajun seasoning, paprika and horseradish, if using, and mix well. Transfer to a resealable container and refrigerate until ready to use. The Smash Sauce can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
- Heat a griddle or cast iron skillet to medium-high. Add the olive oil and onions and cook for 2 minutes. Flip the onions and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the onions to a platter.
- Cut 4 squares of parchment or waxed paper to go on the burger balls before smashing.
- Remove burgers from the refrigerator and place on the hot griddle. Place a piece of parchment on top of each ball. Using a spatula or a round cast iron press, smash the burgers until very flat and thin. Top each burger with 1 tablespoon of the smash sauce, then flip the burgers and add the cheese. Cook for 1 minute longer to melt the cheese.
- Assemble the burgers: Transfer the buns to a platter. Place a burger and some onions, lettuce and tomato on each bottom bun. Add another tablespoon of the Smash Sauce to the top bun, place it on and serve immediately.
- Kitchen Tip:
- Before toasting the buns, spread about 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise on the top of each bun. To toast them, place them top side down on the griddle.
