{"id":6127,"date":"2026-06-24T14:25:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T14:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=6127"},"modified":"2026-06-24T14:25:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T14:25:45","slug":"crispy-smash-burger-skewers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/crispy-smash-burger-skewers\/","title":{"rendered":"Crispy Smash Burger Skewers"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Crispy Smash Burger Skewers<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Juicy beef bites, melty cheese, pickles, and onions stacked into a fun burger-style appetizer<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1 lb (450 g) ground beef<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon onion powder<\/li>\n<li>8 slices cheddar cheese, cut into small squares<\/li>\n<li>16 pickle slices<\/li>\n<li>1 small onion, cut into chunks or thin slices<\/li>\n<li>8 small slider buns or toasted bread cubes<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon butter (for toasting buns, optional)<\/li>\n<li>Wooden skewers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>For the burger sauce (optional but delicious)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/4 cup mayonnaise<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon ketchup<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon mustard<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon pickle relish<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon paprika<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>1) Prepare the beef<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.<\/li>\n<li>Divide the meat into <strong>16 small portions<\/strong> and gently roll them into balls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2) Smash and cook<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Heat a skillet or griddle over <strong>medium-high heat<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Place the beef balls in the hot skillet and smash them down with a spatula to create thin mini patties.<\/li>\n<li>Cook for about <strong>2\u20133 minutes per side<\/strong> until nicely browned and crispy around the edges.<\/li>\n<li>During the last minute of cooking, place a small square of cheddar cheese on top of each patty and let it melt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3) Toast the buns<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Cut slider buns into small pieces if needed.<\/li>\n<li>Lightly butter and toast them in a pan or oven until golden.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4) Make the sauce<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5) Assemble the skewers<\/h3>\n<p>On each skewer, stack:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A toasted bun piece<\/li>\n<li>A cheesy smash burger patty<\/li>\n<li>A pickle slice<\/li>\n<li>A piece of onion<\/li>\n<li>Another cheesy burger patty (optional for bigger skewers)<\/li>\n<li>Another bun piece on top if you like<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>6) Serve<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Drizzle or brush with burger sauce, or serve the sauce on the side for dipping.<\/li>\n<li>Serve warm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Add crispy bacon pieces if you want extra flavor.<\/li>\n<li>Use American cheese for a classic smash burger taste.<\/li>\n<li>If you like spice, add jalape\u00f1o slices or a little hot sauce to the burger sauce.<\/li>\n<li>Great for parties, game nights, or a fun dinner snack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crispy Smash Burger Skewers Juicy beef bites, melty cheese, pickles, and onions stacked into a fun burger-style appetizer Ingredients 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