Smash Burgers with Special Sauce

• 1 lbground beef 80/20
• 4 slicesamerican cheese
• 4 brioche buns
• 3 tbspmayonnaise
• 1 tbspyellow mustard
• 2 tbspdill pickles, minced

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the ground beef 80/20 completely dry — moisture is the enemy of crisp.

2. 2

   Dredge in american cheese then brioche buns, pressing so the coating grips.

3. 3

   Heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F and fry in small batches so the temperature holds.

4. 4

   Fry until deep golden and cooked through, then drain on a rack — never paper towels.

5. 5

   Season with salt the second it leaves the oil and serve Smash Burgers with Special Sauce hot.