Cheesy Smashed Burgers

🥘 Ingredients

• dijon mustard
  1 tsp
• ground beef
  1 lb
• ketchup
  1 tbsp
• mayonnaise
  2 tbsp
• old bay seasoning
  2 tbsp
• olive oil
  3 tbsp
• onion
  1 medium
• potato buns
  2 units
• potatoes
  2 medium
• sugar
  1 tsp
• water
  1 tbsp
• white cheddar cheese
  2 slices

🍳 Cookware

• baking sheet
• medium pan
• small bowl
• small bowl

1. 

   1

   Wash and dry produce. Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Halve, peel, and thinly slice onion .

   potatoes: 2 medium, onion: 1 medium
2. 

   2

   Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil and half the old bay seasoning . Season lightly with salt and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and crispy ⏱️ 20-25 minutes .

   olive oil: 3 tbsp, old bay seasoning: 2 tbsp
3. 

   3

   While potatoes roast, heat a large drizzle of oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened ⏱️ 8-10 minutes . Add sugar and a splash of water ; cook until onion is caramelized and jammy ⏱️ 2-3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat; transfer to a small bowl .

   sugar: 1 tsp, water: 1 tbsp
4. 

   4

   Meanwhile, in a second small bowl , combine mayonnaise , ketchup , dijon mustard , and as much remaining old bay seasoning as you like. Set aside. Form ground beef into two equal-size balls; season all over with salt and pepper.

   mayonnaise: 2 tbsp, ketchup: 1 tbsp, dijon mustard: 1 tsp, ground beef: 1 lb
5. 

   5

   Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for onion over medium-high heat. Once hot, add beef. Firmly flatten each ball with a spatula to create very thin patties. Cook to desired doneness ⏱️ 3-4 minutes per side. In the last ⏱️ 1-2 minutes of cooking, top patties with white cheddar cheese ; cover pan to melt cheese. Remove from heat.

   white cheddar cheese: 2 slices
6. 

   6

   While patties cook, halve and toast potato buns . Divide buns between plates and fill with patties, caramelized onion, and half the special sauce. Serve burgers with Old Bay fries on the side and remaining special sauce for dipping.

   potato buns: 2 units