Family Burger Night Tray
A build-your-own smash burger tray with two sauces and all the toppings — ready in 35 minutes, impressive enough for guests, easy enough for a weeknight.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef 80/20
- Salt and black pepper
- 6 slices American cheese
- 6 potato buns toasted
- Shredded iceberg lettuce
- Sliced tomatoes
- Dill pickle chips
- Shredded white onion
- Classic burger sauce:
- ⅓ cup mayo
- 2 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon pickle brine
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Chipotle mayo:
- ⅓ cup mayo
- 1 teaspoon chipotle in adobo
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Mix both sauces separately and refrigerate. Arrange toppings and sauce ramekins on a large board or sheet pan.
- Heat cast iron over high heat. Form 3-oz beef balls, season, and smash in batches. Cook 90 seconds per side.
- Add cheese after flip. Transfer to wire rack in 200°F oven to hold warm.
- Toast buns in pan drippings. Arrange all patties on the tray alongside buns and sides. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make both sauces the day before to save time.
Never stack patties in the oven hold — keep single layer.
Plan 2–3 patties per adult.
Never stack patties in the oven hold — keep single layer.
Plan 2–3 patties per adult.