Go Back
Close-up of a juicy Big Mac smash burger with melted cheese and special sauce

Best way to grow your Big Mac Smash Burger at home

This recipe guides you through making a homemade Big Mac Smash Burger, focusing on achieving that classic fast-food flavor and texture in your own kitchen.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1 burger
Calories: 700
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Patty Ingredients
  • 4 oz Ground beef 80/20 lean to fat ratio
  • Pinch Salt
  • Pinch Black pepper
Burger Assembly
  • 1 Sesame seed bun
  • 1 American cheese slice
  • 1/4 cup Lettuce shredded
  • 2 tbsp Onion minced
  • 4-5 Pickle slices
Special Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Ketchup
  • 1 tsp Sweet pickle relish
  • 1/2 tsp White vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika

Equipment

  • Griddle or Cast-Iron Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Burger Preparation
  1. Divide the ground beef into two equal balls and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a griddle or cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking, then add the beef balls and smash each with a spatula until thin and crispy.
  3. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, placing a cheese slice on one patty during the last minute of cooking.
Special Sauce
  1. Combine all special sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
Assembly
  1. Toast the sesame seed bun halves, then spread a generous amount of special sauce on the bottom bun.
  2. Layer shredded lettuce, minced onion, pickle slices, the plain patty, and then the cheese-covered patty.
  3. Top with more special sauce on the top bun and complete the burger assembly.

Notes

For an extra crispy patty, ensure your griddle is very hot before smashing the beef. Adjust sauce ingredients to your taste preference.