Description
Smash Burger Pancakes combine juicy, crispy-edged smash burgers with fluffy pancakes for a savory and satisfying twist on brunch or breakfast-for-dinner. This playful fusion is layered with cheese, onions, pickles, and classic burger condiments for a fun and delicious meal.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups pancake mix (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon melted butter
4 slices American cheese
1 small onion, thinly sliced
Pickles for topping
Ketchup and mustard for serving
Instructions
- Mix ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then form into 4 small patties.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and smash flat with a spatula. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, adding cheese in the last minute to melt.
- In a bowl, whisk pancake mix, milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
- Heat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and fluffy.
- To assemble, place a pancake on a plate, add a cheesy beef patty, top with onions, pickles, ketchup, and mustard, and finish with another pancake.
Notes
Swap American cheese with cheddar or pepper jack for variation.
Add crispy bacon or a fried egg for a brunch upgrade.
Store pancakes and patties separately for up to 3 days.
Reheat pancakes in a toaster or skillet to maintain texture.
Use gluten-free pancake mix and condiments for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
