Juicy double smash patties, melty cheese, sweet caramelized onions, and smoky chipotle sauce,

all stacked between buttery toasted garlic knots. This burger is the perfect fusion of comfort food and creativity, soft, garlicky buns meet bold, smoky flavor in every bite.

Why You’ll Love This Burger

Bold Flavor Combo: garlic butter knots, caramelized onions, and chipotle sauce = perfection.

Double Smash Magic: thin, crispy-edged patties with juicy centers.

Sweet & Smoky Balance: the sweetness of onions pairs perfectly with the smoky chipotle kick.

Restaurant-Quality at Home: simple ingredients, mind-blowing results.

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Serving Suggestion

Serve hot with a side of crispy fries or pickles. Add extra chipotle sauce on the side for dipping, it’s the perfect smoky touch for this juicy, cheesy burger.

Pro Tips

Press Hard, Cook Fast: smash patties only once for maximum crust.

Low & Slow Onions: caramelizing them slowly brings out the natural sweetness.

Use Cold Beef: cold meat smashes better and creates a crispier edge.

Balance the Sauce: taste your chipotle; adjust spice level to your liking.

Ingredients

For the Burgers

• 4 giant garlic knots – click here for the homemade recipe

• 240 g ground beef (4 patties, 60 g each)

• 4 slices melting cheese (American or cheddar)

• Butter for toasting buns

For the Caramelized Onions

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced

• 10 g butter

• 1 tbsp sugar

• Salt to taste

For the Chipotle Sauce

• 3 tbsp mayonnaise

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp chipotle paste (or chipotle in adobo, finely chopped)

• 1 tbsp caramelized onions (from above)

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Caramelize the Onions

Heat butter in a pan over medium-low heat. • Add sliced onions and 1 tbsp sugar. Cook slowly for 15–20 minutes until deep golden brown. Stir occasionally to prevent burning. Add a pinch of salt at the end and set aside.

Make the Chipotle Sauce

In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, chipotle paste, and 1 tbsp of the caramelized onions. Season with salt and pepper, and stir until creamy.

Form & Smash the Patties

Roll the beef into 60 g balls (2 per burger). Heat a cast-iron pan or griddle over high heat. Place a beef ball on the hot surface and smash it flat using a burger press or spatula. Season with salt and pepper. Flip once crispy, add a slice of cheese, and cook until melted.

Toast the Garlic Knots

Slice the garlic knots in half like buns. Toast the inside on a hot pan with a bit of butter until golden.

Assemble the Burger

Spread chipotle sauce on the bottom bun. Add one cheesy patty, a spoon of caramelized onions, the second patty, more sauce, and top with the garlic knot bun.