Smash Burgers

Instructions

1. For the sauce, in a medium bowl combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, dill pickle, onion powder, and sugar. Mix well and refrigerate for serving.
2. For the burgers, in a small bowl, combine salt, garlic powder, and black pepper and set aside for seasoning.
3. Butter the cut side of each bun.
4. Divide the beef into 8 pieces, 3 ounces each, and roll into balls. Cut an 8-inch square of parchment paper.
5. Preheat a griddle or cast iron skillet over high heat. A sprinkle of water should dance on the heat and quickly evaporate when ready.
6. Add the buns to the griddle and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a plate.
7. Add the beef and top with the square of parchment paper. Press with a burger press or heavy spatula until flattened to ⅛-inch thickness. Peel the parchment paper off and repeat with the remaining patties. Season the tops with half of the seasoning.
8. Cook for 90 seconds. Flip over, season, and cook the other side for 60 to 90 seconds.
9. Top 4 of the patties with cheese. Stack a second patty on top of each slice of cheese so you have 4 stacks of 2 patties.
10. Transfer the patties to the hamburger buns and add toppings to taste.