Name: Pretzel Bun Smash Burger Sliders
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 9 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (9-count) package pretzel slider buns; 2 tbsp butter, softened; 1 yellow onion; 1 lb ground beef; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp avocado oil; Kosher salt, to taste; 8 slices white American cheese; 1/4 cup pickled serrano peppers, sliced; 1/4 cup tomato, diced; 1/2 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded

1

Slice the sheet of pretzel buns in half horizontally, keeping the individual buns connected.

2

Spread softened butter evenly over the cut sides of the buns.

3

Place the buns butter-side down on a hot griddle or large pan and toast until golden brown.

4

Using a mandoline, thinly slice the onion.

5

In a mixing bowl, season the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Form into a large ball.

6

Place the beef ball between two sheets of parchment paper and smash it into a large, thin patty, roughly the size of your connected slider buns.

7

Add avocado oil to the hot griddle, then add the sliced onions and spread them out.

8

Place the smashed beef patty directly on top of the onions. Season the top of the patty with kosher salt.

9

Cook for a few minutes until the bottom is browned, then use a large spatula to flip the entire patty, bringing the now-caramelized onions to the top.

10

Immediately cover the patty and onions with slices of white American cheese and allow it to melt completely.

11

Once the cheese is melted, carefully transfer the entire meat and cheese slab onto the bottom half of the toasted pretzel buns.

12

Top with pickled serrano peppers, diced tomatoes, and shredded lettuce.

13

Place the top half of the pretzel buns on top, then slice into individual sliders and serve.