
Grilled Cheese Smash Burgers
Grilled Cheese Smash Burgers are the epitome of griddled cuisine—fast, fun, and bursting with flavor! These mouthwatering burgers combine juicy beef patties, gooey melted American cheese, and crispy bacon, all sandwiched between buttery, griddle-toasted buns. Whether you're craving something exciting or just a messy, cheesy indulgence, this smash burger recipe brings together the best kind of burgers and casual comfort food in every bite.
Grilled Cheese Smash Burgers
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- 2 lb. (907 g) lean ground beef
- Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
- 1 tsp. yellow mustard
- 12 slices American cheese
- 8 slices bacon
- 4 buns
- Butter to taste
- Parchment paper
- It is best to keep the meat as cold as possible when making any kind of burger. Break the meat up and roll it into 4 oz. (113 g) balls. Refrigerate until you are ready to cook.
- Preheat all burners of the griddle to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the bacon until your desired doneness, preferably crispy. Remove from the griddle and wrap in paper towel to drain and keep warm.
- Place the patties onto the griddle and allow them to begin cooking as they are. Season thoroughly. Then, using parchment paper and a spatula, smash them until they are, at the most, ½ inch (1.3 cm) thick. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until the edges are looking crispy, before adding a little mustard and flipping the burgers. Cook again for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Season and top the burgers with cheese before Removing them from the griddle to rest.
- Griddle the cut side of the burger buns, then flip the bottom bun over and top it with cheese, and bacon slices, followed by a double stack of patties. Add the top bun, upside down, and press down firmly.
- Serve these with your favorite condiments, like BBQ sauce, or ketchup. Pair with a Syrah red wine or try a creamy witbier.
Fire up the griddle and let the fun begin! Whether you're making these Grilled Cheese Smash Burgers for a backyard get-together or a quick weeknight meal, they’re guaranteed to deliver excitement, flavor, and a bit of delicious chaos. So, grab your spatula and smash into this cheesy adventure—your taste buds will thank you! What do you top your smash burgers with? Share your griddled smash burger recipes, ideas, and photos on our social pages like Facebook and TikTok, using the hashtags #NapoleonEats and #NapoleonGrill.
Happy Grilling!

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Form the patties into 4 oz. (113 g) balls. Chill them for at least 30 minutes before you cook - you can include the bacon cooking time in this

Preheat your griddle and cook the bacon

Allow the meat to sear before smashing and seasoning

Once one side is crisp, flip your burgers

Top your patties with cheese, and toast the buns before stacking

Top your smash burgers with your favorites like lettuce, onion, tomato, etc

Pair this with a red wine like Syrah or a German Witbier

What do you top your burgers with?
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Grab the things you will need

Form the patties into 4 oz. (113 g) balls. Chill them for at least 30 minutes before you cook - you can include the bacon cooking time in this

Preheat your griddle and cook the bacon

Allow the meat to sear before smashing and seasoning

Once one side is crisp, flip your burgers

Top your patties with cheese, and toast the buns before stacking

Top your smash burgers with your favorites like lettuce, onion, tomato, etc

Pair this with a red wine like Syrah or a German Witbier

What do you top your burgers with?
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