Delicious Smash Burger Pancakes with a Savory Twist (Print version)
Fluffy pancakes stacked with crispy smash burger patties, melty cheese, tangy pickles, and burger sauce for a fun savory brunch.
# Ingredients:
For the pancakes
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1 large egg, separated
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3/4 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
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1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
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1 tablespoon neutral oil, divided
For the burger stacks
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9 oz (255 g) ground beef, 80/20 or 85/15
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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2 slices American cheese or mild cheddar
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2 tablespoons burger sauce, plus more for serving
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1/3 cup (55 g) sliced dill pickles
# Instructions:
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Beat the egg white in a clean bowl until soft peaks form. Set it aside while you mix the batter.
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Whisk the egg yolk, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and milk until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped egg white, keeping as much air in the batter as possible.
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Heat half the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook 4 small pancakes for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden and set. Keep warm on a plate.
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Divide the beef into 2 loose balls. Heat the remaining oil in the skillet over high heat, add the beef balls, and smash each one very thin with a sturdy spatula. Season with salt and pepper.
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Cook the patties for 2-3 minutes, until the bottoms are deeply browned. Flip once, top each with cheese, and cook 1-2 minutes more until melted and the beef is cooked through.
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Spread burger sauce on 2 pancakes. Add a cheesy patty and sliced pickles to each, then top with the remaining pancakes. Serve immediately with extra sauce if desired.
# Good to know:
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Best served hot, right after the patties are cooked.
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Cook ground beef to 160°F for food safety.
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Make the pancakes about the size of a burger bun for easier stacking.