Description
This Ultimate Crispy Croissant Smash Burgers recipe delivers juicy, flavorful beef patties with a crispy sear, nestled inside buttery, flaky croissants. Ready in just 25 minutes, these gourmet-style smash burgers are topped with fresh lettuce, tomato, melted cheese, and your favorite condiments for an indulgent and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Beef Patties
- 1 pound Ground Beef (80/20) (for juicy and flavorful patties)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (to enhance flavors)
- 1 teaspoon Pepper (freshly ground black)
Burger Assembly
- 4 Croissants (flaky and multi-layered)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (for toasting)
- 1 cup Lettuce (for crunch)
- 1 medium Tomato (sliced)
- 4 slices Cheese (your favorite type)
- Condiments to taste (ketchup, mustard, or aioli)
Instructions
- Prep the Croissants: Preheat your skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes. Cut each croissant in half horizontally and spread butter on the inside surfaces to get a rich, golden toasting.
- Form Patties: Divide the ground beef into four equal portions, about 1/4 pound each. Gently shape each portion into a loose ball without overworking the meat to maintain tenderness.
- Cook Patties: Place the beef balls on the hot skillet and use a spatula to firmly smash each ball down into a thin patty. Cook for about 3 minutes on one side until crispy and brown, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes until fully cooked and crispy on both sides. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Toast Croissants: While patties cook, place the buttered croissant halves cut side down on the skillet. Toast until they are golden and crisp, about 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble Burgers: Let the patties rest for a minute after cooking, then stack each on the bottom croissant halves. Add a slice of cheese on the hot patties to melt slightly, followed by fresh lettuce and tomato slices. Spread your choice of condiments on the top croissant halves and complete the burger.
- Serve: Serve the croissant smash burgers immediately while warm to enjoy their full burst of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Use freshly ground black pepper for the best flavor and aroma.
- Don’t overwork the beef to keep the patties tender and juicy.
- Butter the croissants generously for a rich, crispy toast.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite cheese or condiments.
- Cooking times may vary depending on your skillet heat and thickness of patties.
