Simple Croissant Smash Burger
A delightful twist on the classic smash burger using buttery croissants for a crispy and flaky experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 croissants
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 slices of cheese (cheddar or American)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Pickles
- Ketchup and mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Split the croissants in half and lightly toast them.
- Shape the ground beef into balls, about 1/4 pound each, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Place the beef balls on the skillet and smash them down with a spatula, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on one side.
- Flip the patties and place a slice of cheese on top of each, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Assemble the burgers by putting the patties on the bottom half of the croissant, adding lettuce, tomato, pickles, and condiments.
- Top with the other half of the croissant and serve immediately.
Notes
Use high-fat ground beef for juicier burgers. Don’t rush the toasting step for better texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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