How to Make the Best Smashed Burgers

Published 2022-01-01
Host Bridget Lancaster makes classic Smashed Burgers.

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All Comments (21)
  • @FrugalOverFifty
    Bridget's sense of humor is so much fun in these videos. Love a good smashburger.
  • @vnette9777
    I love everyone at ATK,but Bridget is my fav.Thank you and Happy New Year to All.
  • @Linsky17
    Just a bit of Worcestershire sauce in the 1000 island brings it to the ultimate flavor. Also toasted buns for crunch and sogginess prevention.
  • @bigdawgsbbq2737
    Only thing I would add, is the meat needs to be 80/20 "Ground Chuck"... Not just any ground beef. IMHO the ground chuck is a game changer!
  • @gmoops8986
    Not many folks leave the root on the O's. Nice. That helps hold the veg together and dice to the very end. Smacking the lettuce to release the core works, if used soon. It won't store well due to bruising the rest of the head, it'll "rust". It can be cored like a cabbage, or continue to peel off as needed. Great! A beer, please.
  • @jenhofmann
    I'm salivating! I'd heard of these but didn't know how the prep differed. Thanks so much!
  • Salt on the tomato right before putting on the top bun 🙂 These look excellent!
  • @polarbear353
    I will definitely make those this weekend for the NFC and AFC championship games. Bridget, I love your sense of humor!
  • Great methods, the sauce pan foil covered is now my go to way. Nice tip.
  • @kentborges5114
    THIS IS AN AWESOME MEAL FOR THE NEW YEAR...GOURMET SMASHED BURGERS...RIGHTEOUS !
  • @MrDanbecker
    Looks Yummy .. And a lot of technique .. Bravo .. 🙂👍
  • @747captain
    I make these all the time both indoors in my skillet and on the cast iron griddle on the BBQ. One of our favorites! Happy New Year!
  • Really enjoyed seeing Bridget make these! And even more - we didn't have to walk the plank for using Kraft singles ;)
  • @daniohs
    Love the extra tips on the other ingredients (lettuce, tomatoes!)
  • Thank you very much for this wonderful video and for yours advice❤ I loved this video
  • Great tip with using the bottom pot to smash the burgers. Thank you.