Description
Wisconsin Butter Burgers are the ultimate comfort food, combining juicy beef patties with buttery toasted buns for an unforgettable meal. This easy-to-follow recipe allows you to whip up these mouthwatering burgers in just 20 minutes, making them perfect for summer BBQs or cozy family dinners. The secret lies in the smash-burger technique, which creates crispy edges and rich flavors that everyone will love. Customize your burger with a variety of toppings and enjoy the delightful experience of making these savory delights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ pounds 85% lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 brioche or hamburger buns
- 4 slices American cheese (or cheese of choice)
- Neutral oil (for cooking)
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a cast iron griddle or skillet over medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface.
- Divide ground beef into four portions, season with salt and pepper.
- Place portions on the hot griddle and smash down to form patties. Cook for 2 minutes until browned, flip, add cheese, and cook for another 90 seconds to 2 minutes.
- Toast buttered buns on another skillet until golden brown.
- Assemble burgers with patties on the bottom bun and add favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 491
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 91mg