Sweet Sausage Smash Burger

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    2

    servings; 2 burgers
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Tastemaker: Cooking with Spice, Style & Soul

By Scot Louie

Published 2024

  • About

I love sweet Italian sausage—one is guaranteed to always find it in my fridge or freezer. Smash burgers are common among New York delis, and I had the idea to try them with this sweet sausage. I hope you are as delighted by the result as I am.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 2 brioche buns
  • 2 slices

Method

Line a work surface with parchment paper or wax paper.

Using wet hands to prevent sticking, roll the sausage meat into balls, about the size of a golf ball, and use your palm to press them into 4-inch patties on the prepared work surface.

In a dry, medium cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, toast the buns, then remove them from the skillet and set them aside.

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