Mac and Cheese Smashed Burgers start with a smashed burger on a flat top grill and topped with mac and cheese plus more cheese for the ultimate burger!
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 Tbsp canola oil (or another oil with a high smoke point)
- kosher salt, pepper
- 1 1/2 cups leftover mac and cheese
- 4 slices colby jack cheese
- 4 burger buns
- Optional toppings: BBQ sauce, ketchup, lettuce. pickle, etc
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Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and roll each into a ball.
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Heat the flat top griddle over medium high heat for a few minutes (or could use a cast iron skillet). Spread the oil evenly and place the balls of ground beef on the flat top.
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Press each down to a very thin patty with a heavy spatula or grill press. Sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper. Cook 3 minutes and flip.
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As soon as you flip the burgers, top each with the leftover mac and cheese and a slice of colby jack. Cook 3 more minutes or until cheese is melted.
Optional: Place the buns cut side down on the flat top for a few seconds to toast them if desired.
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Place each burger on a burger bun and add additional toppings of choice.