Ultimate Smash Burger Patty Melts with Oozy Melted Cheese

There are burgers, and then there are these — golden, buttery, crispy-edged smash burger patty melts that will genuinely make you stop mid-bite and question everything you thought you knew about comfort food. The moment that molten cheese cascades over the edges of a perfectly seared beef patty tucked between two golden-toasted brioche bun halves, you know you've hit something truly special.

This recipe is the lovechild of a classic patty melt and a smash burger. You get the crackling, lacy crust of a smashed beef patty combined with the gooey, ridiculous cheese pull of a diner-style melt. Serve these stacked up on a wooden board with a little pot of ketchup on the side, and watch them disappear within minutes.

Ingredients

500g (about 1 lb) 80/20 ground beef (the fat ratio is key for juicy patties)
4 brioche burger buns, split in half
6 slices provolone or white American cheese (or a mix of both)
4 slices Swiss or Gruyère cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon neutral oil (such as vegetable or avocado oil)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Ketchup, for serving
Optional: fresh salad of lettuce, tomato, and red onion for serving alongside

Method

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Ultimate Smash Burger Patty Melts with Oozy Melted Cheese