Description
Triple Stack Smash Burgers Recipe — perfect for a savory weekend breakfast or brunch and easy meal prep. Makes 6 towering burgers in 25 minutes with just 6 simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 or blend of 85/15)
- 6 brioche buns cut into pieces
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly crushed black pepper
Instructions
- Divide the ground beef into 12 pieces, approximately 2 oz each.
- Form each piece into a ball, then flatten into a patty about 4 inches wide.
- Season each patty with salt and black pepper.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle until hot.
- Press each patty down using spatulas to create crispy, thin discs.
- Cook for 45-60 seconds on each side until crust forms.
- Top each patty with a slice of cheese and cook for an additional 30 seconds until melted.
- Create a triple stack with three cheese-topped patties on each bun.
- Serve hot with preferred toppings and condiments.
Notes
- Refrigerator Storage: Place fully assembled burgers or separated components in airtight containers and refrigerate at 40°F or below. Assembled burgers stay fresh for up to 2 days, though the brioche bun softens over time. For best results, store patties, cheese, and buns separately so each element retains its original texture when you reassemble later.
- Freezer Storage: Wrap cooled patties individually in plastic wrap, then place them inside a freezer-safe zip-top bag with the air pressed out. Frozen patties maintain quality for up to 3 months at 0°F. Do not freeze assembled burgers—the brioche becomes soggy upon thawing. Label each bag with the freeze date to track freshness accurately over time.
- Oven Reheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F and arrange patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Heat for 8—10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Place cheese slices on top during the final 2 minutes to melt evenly. This method gently warms patties through without drying out the edges.
- Microwave Reheat: Place one to three patties on a microwave-safe plate, cover loosely with a damp paper towel, and heat on medium power for 90 seconds. Check the center temperature and add 30-second intervals if needed. The damp towel creates steam that prevents the beef from turning rubbery. Assemble on a freshly toasted bun immediately after heating.
- Air Fryer Reheat: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes. Place patties in a single layer in the basket and heat for 4 minutes, flipping halfway through. The circulating hot air re-crisps the exterior edges while keeping the interior juicy. Add a cheddar slice during the last 1 minute for perfect melting.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 triple
- Calories: 485 calories
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg