A recipe for perfect, decadent handmade smashburgers made with 80/20 ground beef, seared just right then topped with outrageous blue cheese-butter spiked with charred serrano peppers. So. Freaking. Awesome.

Smashburgers with Charred Serrano-Blue Cheese Butter Recipe

Smashburgers Recipe with Charred Serrano-Blue Cheese Butter

Just. THIS.

I am going to be overly dramatic about this recipe. Fair warning. I am all about this burger right now.

I can still taste the fat from the meat, just the right proportion, still taste the butter melting into the soft blue cheese and down around the burger, the spiciness and smokiness of the serrano peppers, the extra pop of flavor from the seared jalapeno pepper slices, the gooey-melty pepperjack cheese.

It's a decadent combination for sure, but every once in a while, you just gotta go crazy. This is one of those times.

BOOM! Smashburgers, baby, with Charred Serrano-Blue Cheese Butter. Perfection.

I'm still happily celebrating the new release of the movie I co-wrote, "12 Feet Deep", so I'm allowing myself an extra tasty, spicy, decadent meal. I'm all about enjoying life right now and giving my taste buds some extra BOOM factor. This burger delivers on all counts.

There are 2 main components to this recipe, as the title indicates, and each is very simple to make. When they come together, though, two simple items transcend themselves, become something greater.

Let's talk about them individually, shall we?

First we have the SMASHBURGER element.

What exactly is a Smashburger?

Essentially, you form the portion of meat into a ball then smash it down with a spatula onto a hot grill or griddle in order to sear it in oil. This results in a crispy exterior to the meat.

But not just any meat! It is imperative that you get the best quality beef you can find, even if you have to grind it yourself, and that you use 80/20 beef.

80/20 beef has just the right amount of fat content that will make your burger juicy and highly flavored.

SO highly flavored that you only need salt and pepper to season it.

How to Make Charred Serrano-Blue Cheese Butter

The name of it almost says it all. You'll char some spicy serrano peppers in a pan with oil, or over a grill, until the skins become somewhat blackened. You can peel the skins off if you'd like, but I leave them on for the extra smoky charred flavor.

Chop them up and mix them with softened butter, crumbly blue cheese and chopped cilantro. That's it.

BOOM! Only 4 ingredients to achieve such a gorgeously flavored burger topping.

What happens is the soft butter and cheese combination begins to melt down a bit around the hot burger patty, filling in all those nooks and crannies, and when you take a bite, the butter-cheese mixture mingles with the fat from the beef and... dude, seriously!

Do I have to keep writing this? My stomach just growled at me, begging for another burger. I love this more than my favorite Cuban Sandwich!

I added a few extras, like a bit of bib lettuce on the bottom for some crunch factor, and one of my go-to ingredients - seared jalapeno peppers. Do I even need to say why? Mike's #JalapenoObsession.

This recipe is DEFINITELY going on the Mike's Favorite Recipes List.

You can make 4 quarter pound burgers with a pound of beef, or be crazy like me and make a couple of double deckers. Yes! This! Burger time!

Give them a try! Let me know what you think. I hope you like them!

Recipe Tips & Notes

It is imperative that you get the best quality beef you can find for this recipe, and that you use 80/20 beef.
You only need 4 ingredients to achieve the gorgeously flavored burger topping.
I added a few extras, like a bit of bib lettuce on the bottom for some crunch factor, and one of my go-to ingredients - seared jalapeno peppers. It's totally up to you!

Storage & Leftovers

The leftovers can typically last for 3-4 days in the refrigerator if stored properly. Just make sure to use an airtight container for it.

Also, if you're interested in checking out the movie I wrote, "12 Feet Deep", check out these links, and maybe check out my other movies as well.

Here are links to view "12 Feet Deep":

Enjoy!

One of the Smashburgers with Charred Serrano-Blue Cheese Butter

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Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H.