Garlic Parmesan Dipped Cheeseburgers
Crispy smash cheeseburgers loaded with melty cheese and caramelized onions, served in a rich one-pan garlic parmesan cream sauce. These viral burgers deliver bold flavor and irresistible cheese pulls in every dip.
Equipment
- 1 | Large skillet |
- 1 | Burger smash press | or heavy spatula
- 1 | Lid | for melting cheese
- 1 | Spatula |
Ingredients
- 1 | lb | ground beef | 80/20 preferred
- 4 | slices | American cheese |
- 2 | | brioche buns |
- 4 | cloves | garlic | minced
- 1 | cup | heavy cream |
- 1/4 | cup | grated Parmesan | plus extra for serving
- 2 | tbsp | butter |
- 1 | tbsp | chopped parsley |
- 1/2 | cup | caramelized onions |
- | | lettuce and tomato | for assembly
- | | salt and black pepper | to taste
Instructions
- Divide beef into four balls and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat skillet, place balls on parchment, and smash thin.
- Cook until edges are crispy, then peel off parchment.
- Flip, top with cheese, and cover to melt.
- Remove patties and keep warm.
- Sauté garlic in butter in the same pan.
- Pour in cream, add Parmesan and parsley, and simmer until thickened.
- Assemble burgers with lettuce, tomato, double patties, and onions.
- Place burgers in the warm sauce and sprinkle with extra Parmesan.
- Tip: Smash the patties as thin as possible for maximum crispy edges.
Notes
Sauce can be made ahead and gently reheated with a splash of cream.
Assemble burgers just before serving to keep buns from getting soggy.
Leftover sauce is excellent for dipping fries or spooning over roasted vegetables.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce texture.
Assemble burgers just before serving to keep buns from getting soggy.
Leftover sauce is excellent for dipping fries or spooning over roasted vegetables.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce texture.