Description

This Ultimate Crispy Croissant Smash Burgers recipe delivers juicy, flavorful smash-style beef patties served on buttery, flaky croissants. With just 5 easy steps, you’ll enjoy crispy edges, melty cheese, fresh lettuce and tomato, and your favorite condiments, all in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick and indulgent homemade burger experience that elevates the classic sandwich with a croissant twist.

Ingredients

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Beef Patties

1 pound Ground Beef (80/20) (for juicy and flavorful patties)
1 teaspoon Salt (to enhance flavors)
1 teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly ground

Bread & Toppings

4 Croissants, flaky and multi-layered
2 tablespoons Butter (for toasting croissants)
1 cup Lettuce (for crunch)
1 medium Tomato, sliced
4 slices Cheese (your favorite type, such as cheddar or American)
Condiments to taste (ketchup, mustard, or aioli)

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Instructions

Prep the Croissants: Preheat your skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Slice each croissant in half horizontally and spread butter on the cut sides to prepare for toasting.
Form Patties: Divide the ground beef into four equal portions, about 1/4 pound each. Gently form each portion into a loose ball without overworking the meat to keep patties tender.
Cook Patties: Place the beef balls in the hot skillet. Using a sturdy spatula, press down firmly to smash each ball into a thin patty. Cook for about 3 minutes on one side until crispy and browned, then flip and cook another 3 minutes until fully cooked with a crispy crust.
Toast Croissants: While the patties cook, place the buttered croissant halves cut-side down in the skillet and toast until golden and slightly crispy, about 1-2 minutes.
Assemble Burgers and Serve: Remove the patties and toast from the skillet. Let the patties rest briefly to retain juices. On each croissant bottom half, add a patty, cheese slice, lettuce, tomato, and desired condiments. Top with the croissant top halves, then serve immediately while warm and flavorful.

Notes

Use 80/20 ground beef for the perfect balance of juiciness and flavor.
Do not overwork the meat when forming patties to keep them tender.
Smashing patties thin creates delicious crispy edges characteristic of smash burgers.
Butter the croissants well to achieve a golden, toasted finish.
Customize toppings and cheese types based on your preferences.
Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of crispy bread and juicy beef.