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CHEETOS® FLAMIN' HOT® Smash Burger

Prep Time:

30 min

Cook Time:

40 min

Total Time:

70 min (+ 2 hr standing time)

Servings:

6

This double smash cheeseburger is a feast of deliciousness and served in a homemade milk-bread style bun infused with CHEETOS® Crunchy FLAMIN’ HOT® flavor. Double yum!

Ingredients

  • Burger Buns:
  • Secret Sauce:
  • Double Smash Burgers:

How to make it

  • 1

    Burger Buns: In food processor, pulse CHEETOS® Crunchy FLAMIN' HOT® Cheese Flavored Snacks until finely ground.

  • 2

    In small saucepan, whisk together 3 tbsp water and 3 tbsp whole milk. Whisk in 2 tbsp flour until smooth (there should be no lumps).

  • 3

    Place over low heat and cook, whisking constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened to a paste consistency. Let cool completely.

  • 4

    To bowl of stand mixer fitted with dough hook, on low speed, mix together remaining flour, ground CHEETOS®, yeast, milk powder, sugar, salt, eggs, remaining whole milk, 2 tbsp melted butter and the cooled cooked flour mixture for 6 to 8 minutes or until a smooth, elastic dough forms.

  • 5

    Shape into ball and transfer to oiled bowl. Cover and let stand in a warm place for 60 to 90 minutes or until doubled in volume.

  • 6

    Punch dough and divide into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball. Arrange on parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest in a warm place for 30 to 45 minutes or until puffy.

  • 7

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  • 8

    Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with remaining melted butter and let cool completely on pan.

  • 9

    Secret Sauce: In medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, onions, relish, Dijon, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.

  • 10

    Double Smash Burgers: Divide ground beef into 12 balls and season with salt and pepper.

  • 11

    Heat griddle to medium-high heat. Brush with oil.

  • 12

    Arrange burger balls on griddle; using heatproof spatula, smash each into a 1/4-inch-thick patty. Cook, flipping once, for 6 to 10 minutes or until golden brown, cooked through, no longer pink and instant-read thermometer registers 160°F when inserted into center of burger.

  • 13

    Split burger buns in half and spread bottoms with secret sauce. Top bottoms with a patty, cheese slice, another patty, another cheese slice, lettuce and pickles; cap with top buns.

  • 14

    Serve smash burgers with CHEETOS® Crunchy FLAMIN' HOT® Cheese Flavored Snacks.

Tips & Tricks

  • Dress burgers as desired, adding tomato, onion, avocado, crispy bacon and additional CHEETOS® for added crunch.

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