Description
This Ultimate Crispy Croissant Smash Burgers recipe brings together juicy smashed beef patties cooked to crispy perfection, sandwiched inside buttery toasted flaky croissants, and layered with fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, melty cheese, and your favorite condiments. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make burger is a decadent twist on a classic smash burger — perfect for a quick satisfying meal that delivers rich flavor and a delightful crunch in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Patties
- 1 pound Ground Beef (80/20) (for juicy and flavorful patties)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (to enhance flavors)
- 1 teaspoon Pepper (freshly ground black)
For the Croissants and Assembly
- 4 Croissants (flaky and multi-layered)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (for toasting)
- 1 cup Lettuce (for crunch)
- 1 medium Tomato (sliced)
- 4 slices Cheese (your favorite type)
- Condiments to taste (ketchup, mustard, or aioli)
Instructions
- Prep the Croissants: Preheat your skillet for 5 minutes. Cut each croissant in half horizontally, then spread butter on the inside halves to prepare for toasting. This will give the croissants a deliciously crispy, golden-brown finish.
- Form Patties: Divide the ground beef into four equal portions, approximately a quarter pound each. Gently shape each portion into a ball without overworking the meat to maintain juiciness and tenderness.
- Cook Patties: Place the beef balls into the hot preheated skillet. Using a spatula, firmly smash each ball to form thin patties. Cook for about 3 minutes on the first side to develop a crispy crust, then flip and cook another 3 minutes until the patties are cooked through and browned.
- Toast Croissants: While the patties finish cooking, place the buttered croissant halves cut side down in the skillet to toast until golden and crisp. This only takes a few minutes and adds a buttery crunch that complements the juicy patties.
- Assemble Burgers: Remove patties and croissants from the skillet. Let the patties rest briefly to retain juices. Layer each bottom croissant half with lettuce, a smashed beef patty, sliced tomato, cheese, and your choice of condiments. Top with the croissant halves to complete the burgers.
- Serve: Serve the croissant smash burgers immediately while warm to enjoy the full combination of flavors and textures at their best.
Notes
- Use ground beef that is 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio for optimal juiciness and flavor.
- Do not overwork the meat when forming patties to keep them tender.
- Smashing the patties thin ensures a crispy crust and faster cooking time.
- Butter the croissants well before toasting to add richness and crispness.
- You can customize condiments and cheese types according to preference.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the croissants crisp and patties juicy.
