Super Bowl Smash Burgers
by
Michael Symon
These smash burgers are fast, crispy, and unapologetically indulgent — perfect for feeding a Super Bowl crowd without stress or thermometers.
Prep Time:
15 Minutes
Cook Time
35 Minutes
Serves:
8 Sliders
Level:
Beginner
Burgers
Olive oil
Kosher salt & black pepper
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 cups thinly sliced yellow onion
1½ lbs ground beef (80/20)
16 slices American cheese
Shaved iceberg lettuce
4 Martin’s potato slider rolls, toasted
Special Sauce
½ cup Duke’s mayonnaise
2 Tbsp POP Smoked Mustard
2 Tbsp horseradish sauce
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Hot sauce, to taste
Ingredients
Step 1: Caramelize onions with butter and salt over medium heat until deeply golden, about 30 minutes. Set aside.
Step 2: Mix all special sauce ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate.
Step 3: Divide beef into eight 3-oz balls and season generously.
Step 4: Heat cast iron pan over medium-high heat with olive oil.
Step 5: Add beef balls and smash aggressively until very thin.
Step 6: Cook 4–5 minutes until deeply browned and crispy.
Step 7: Flip, add cheese, and cook 2–3 minutes until melted.
Instructions
Assemble on toasted potato rolls with sauce, onions, lettuce, and patties.