Easy, Homemade Smash Burgers Recipe
These Homemade Smash Burgers are quick and easy to make. They fly off the grill within minutes so it’s a great for feeding a crowd and hosting a summer bbq!

Ingredients you’ll need:
- 1 lb. Ground Beef, preferably 80/20 or 85/15
- 1 ½ tsp. Fine Sea Salt
- ½ Yellow Onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices Cheddar Cheese
- 1-2 tbsp. Burger Sauce of choice, such as Heluva Good! French Onion Dip
- Sliced Pickles
- 4 Brioche Burger Buns, storebought or homemade

How to Make Homemade Smash Burgers:
- Preheat griddle to medium high heat.
- Divide the meat into 4 balls, then place on the heated griddle.
- Season each burger with salt, then add the thinly sliced onions on top.
- Smash down with a spatula or burger press to ¼” thick. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until browned along the edges.
- (Optional) Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Flip the burgers, then add the cheese slices. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted.
- Layer the bottom burger bun with burger sauce, sliced pickles, then the burger patty. Sandwich with the top burger bun to enjoy!
Check out the other recipes in my 3-Part Summer BBQ Menu:
- (Air Fryer) Crispy French Fries
- Brioche Burger Buns
- How to Make the BEST Smashburgers

Classic Special Burger Sauce Recipe:
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Ketchup
- 2 tsp. Sweet Pickle Relish
- 2 tsp. Honey
- 2 tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar1
- 1 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
Mix together until smooth and it’s ready to enjoy! Store leftovers up to 5-6 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Easy, Homemade Smash Burgers Recipe
PREP TIME: 10 COOK TIME: 10 TOTAL: 20
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 4
- 1 lb. Ground Beef, preferably 80/20 or 85/15
- 1 ½ tsp. Fine Sea Salt
- ½ Yellow Onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices Cheddar Cheese
- 1-2 tbsp. Burger Sauce of choice, such as Heluva Good! French Onion Dip
- Sliced Pickles
- 4 Brioche Burger Buns, storebought or homemade
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat griddle to medium high heat.
- Divide the meat into 4 balls, then place on the heated griddle.
- Season each burger with salt, then add the thinly sliced onions on top.
- Smash down with a spatula or burger press to ¼” thick. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until browned along the edges.
- (Optional) Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Flip the burgers, then add the cheese slices. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted.
- Layer the bottom burger bun with burger sauce, sliced pickles, then the burger patty. Sandwich with the top burger bun to enjoy!
I truly hope you all enjoy this treasured recipe that has nestled its way into our hearts here in the ABM kitchen! ’till next time… xxL
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ~ Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Did you love this recipe?
I would truly appreciate it so much if you would give a star review! Also, be sure to snap a picture of your finished dish and share it with me on Instagram – tagging me @brightmomentco. It always makes my day seeing y’alls creations!
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