🥐 Croissant Smash Burgers with Cheddar & Caramelized Onions
These Croissant Smash Burgers combine crispy-edged, juicy beef patties with melted cheddar, sweet caramelized onions, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and creamy burger sauce—all tucked inside buttery, flaky croissants. An indulgent and delicious twist on the classic smash burger, perfect for a weekend dinner, game day, or burger night. 🍔🥐🧀
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 3 burgers
Ingredients
For the Burgers
- 3 large butter croissants
- 450 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Toppings
- Lettuce leaves
- 1–2 tomatoes, sliced
- Pickles, optional
For the Burger Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp finely chopped pickles
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft, golden, and caramelized.
- Make the sauce: Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, chopped pickles, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Cook the smash burgers: Divide the ground beef into 3 portions. Heat a skillet or griddle over high heat. Place each portion on the hot surface and press firmly into a thin patty. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for about 2–3 minutes per side until crispy around the edges. Add cheddar cheese during the final minute and let it melt.
- Toast the croissants: Slice the croissants in half and lightly toast the cut sides in the skillet until golden.
- Assemble: Spread burger sauce over the croissants. Add lettuce, tomato, the cheesy beef patty, and a generous spoonful of caramelized onions.
- Add pickles if desired, top with the other half of the croissant, and serve immediately. 🍔🔥
Crispy smash burger + melted cheddar + caramelized onions + buttery croissant = the ultimate burger upgrade!
