Loaded Farmhouse Smash Burger
Crispy-edged double smash patties, melty cheese, and a cool, crunchy Fresh Express® Farmhouse Ranch salad stacked onto a loaded burger that’s cookout-easy and wildly satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 (11.1-ounce) Fresh Express® Farmhouse Ranch Chopped Salad Kit
- 1½ lb 80/20 ground beef
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 brioche burger buns, split
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 slices American cheese
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard (optional)
- salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium. Butter the cut sides of the buns and toast until golden, 1–2 minutes. Set aside.
- Divide the beef into 8 loose balls (about 3 oz each). Season the tops with salt and black pepper.
- Raise heat to medium-high and add the oil. Working in two batches, place 4 beef balls on the hot surface. Top each with a square of parchment and press firmly with a spatula to ¼-inch thick. Cook 1½ - 2 minutes until the edges are well browned and crisp. If using, brush a little mustard on top, then flip. Add a slice of cheese to each patty and cook 30–45 seconds more until cheese melts. (Cook to 160°F if you prefer well-done.) Stack two patties for each burger.
- Add the greens from the Fresh Express® Farmhouse Ranch Chopped Kit to a large bowl, drizzle with the dressing from the kit, and toss to lightly coat. Sprinkle with the crunchy toppings.
- Build the burgers by placing a double patty stack on each bottom bun. Top with a generous handful of the prepared salad and cap with the top bun.
- Divide the remaining prepared salad among plates to serve as a side.