Pickle-Crust Smash Burger
Pickle-Crust Smash Burger brings a punchy tang from seared pickles that crisp against the beef, balanced by creamy, lightly sweet sauce and melty American cheese. The buttery toasted potato bun adds softness and richness, making each bite juicy, salty, and bright. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend cookout when you want big flavor fast.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pickle-Crust Smash Burger, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 19
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, and pickle juice until well combined; set aside.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spread butter on the outsides of the top and bottom bun halves; place the buns buttered-side down in the skillet and press to flatten.
- 3
Cook until toasted, about 1 minute. Flip the buns and toast the other side, about 30 seconds, continuing to press to flatten.
- 4
Move the buns to a work surface with the cut sides facing down. Spread your desired amount of the sauce over the buns.
- 5
Divide the meat into 2 balled portions and place them in a hot skillet. Using 2 spatulas, smash the meat to form very thin patties.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper. Cook, without moving, until a golden-brown crust forms and small holes appear around the edges.
- 7
Use a spatula to carefully lift 1 patty from the pan. Place 3 pickle slices in the pan and flip the patty on top of the pickle slices.
- 8
Top the patty with cheese and flip the second patty on top of the cheese.
- 9
Scrape the burger from the skillet and place it on the bottom half of the bbun. Place the top bun on with the cut side facing up and return the whole burger to the skillet.
- 10
Cook and press each side, about 15 seconds. Serve immediately.
- Calories 569.09 kcal High 28%
- Protein 32.22 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 35.77 g 13%
- Total Fat 32.41 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 12.16 g High 61%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 108.73 mg High 36%
- Sodium 964.72 mg High 42%
- Dietary Fiber 1.92 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 5.16 g --
- Added Sugars 4.99 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 171.61 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 4.56 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 92.25 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 14.61 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.72 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.02 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Pickle Crust Smash Burger is made with 11 ingredients and serves 1. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include American Cheese, Black Pepper, Butter, and Dill Pickle Slices. Each serving provides about 569.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pickle-Crust Smash Burger made of?
- The main ingredients are American Cheese, Black Pepper, Butter, Dill Pickle Slices, Hamburger Bun. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pickle-Crust Smash Burger?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 569.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pickle-Crust Smash Burger easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Pickle-Crust Smash Burger healthy?
- Pickle-Crust Smash Burger has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 569.09 calories and 32.22 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 964.72 mg (42% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 12.16 g (61% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.99 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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