Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Wisconsin Butter Burgers, a delightful homage to Midwestern comfort food. These juicy burgers are crafted using a unique smash-cooking technique that creates irresistibly crispy edges, topped with melted cheese and served on buttery toasted buns. Perfect for any occasion—be it a summer barbecue or a cozy weeknight dinner—this recipe is sure to become a favorite among burger lovers. With just 20 minutes needed for preparation, you can easily whip up these gourmet burgers at home and customize them with your favorite toppings for an unforgettable meal experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ pounds 85% lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- Neutral vegetable oil
- 4 brioche or hamburger buns
- 4 slices American cheese or cheese of choice
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- Assorted toppings: shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, onion, pickles, mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat; brush lightly with oil.
- Divide ground beef into four loose portions; season with salt and pepper.
- Place beef in the skillet and smash each portion down to form patties. Cook for about 2 minutes until browned.
- Flip the patties, add cheese on top, and cook for another 1.5–2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast buns in another skillet with butter spread on the cut sides until golden brown.
- Assemble burgers by placing patties on buns and topping with desired fixings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg