TRIPLE CHEESE SMASH PATTY MELT: A Cheesy Delight Awaits!
A delicious and indulgent triple cheese smash patty melt, stacked high with crispy bread and oozing with melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20)
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tbsp oil or melted butter
- 12 slices cheddar or cheese blend
- 18–20 slices beef sausage or pepperoni
- 6 slices white sandwich or sourdough bread
- 2 tbsp softened butter
- ½ cup mayo
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Make the sauce: Mix mayo, ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Set aside.
- Smash the patties: Form ground beef into 6 loose balls. Heat a skillet over high heat with oil or butter. Smash each ball flat, season, and cook 2–3 minutes per side. Top with cheese to melt.
- Toast the bread: Spread softened butter on bread slices. Toast in a skillet until golden on one side.
- Assemble the melt: Place toasted bread (buttered side down). Add sauce → cheesy patty → sausage/pepperoni slices → more cheese. Repeat layers. Top with another toasted bread slice.
- Grill: Cook assembled sandwich over medium heat until bread is crisp and cheese is fully melted through. Let rest, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with fries, wedges, or onion rings.
- Add pickles for tangy crunch.
- Drizzle extra sauce on the side for dipping.
- Smash patties quickly while pan is very hot.
- Use sourdough for the crispiest melt.
- Layer cheese between everything for maximum melt effect.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 780 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1180mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 48g