The official kickoff to summer is just around the corner! It’s time to fire up the grill and serve up some tasty smash burgers and homemade potato salad. Juicy and cheesy smash burgers are like traditional burgers only they are flattened with a spatula, resulting in crispy-edged patties. They cook quickly, so have everything ready to go before adding them to the griddle.
Top smash burgers with a creamy, melting cheese such as white American, favorite condiments and pickle slices. Pair them with a scoop of Sour Cream and Bacon Potato Salad – a favorite recipe in my family for three generations.
Happy Memorial Day!

Smash Burgers
Yield: 4 smash burgers
16 ounces ground chuck
2 tablespoons thick and hearty steak sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
2-3 cups sweet onions, thinly sliced
8 slices white American cheese
4 burger buns
Ketchup, mustard and pickle slices

Equipment needed: a large, flat top griddle to place over grill grates or a flat top grill, a heavy spatula and parchment paper to keep the beef from sticking to the spatula.
Preheat griddle over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes.
In a medium size bowl, combine beef, steak sauce, salt and pepper. Divide beef mixture into eight 2-ounce balls. Set aside.
Add a small amount of oil to the griddle. Place 8 small piles of onions on the griddle. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
Add 1 ball of beef over each pile of onions. With a spatula and small piece of parchment paper over the beef, smash each ball to about ¼ inch thick. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Meanwhile, separate burger buns and place down on griddle, cooking for 2 minutes.
Slide spatula under patties and onions and flip them over. Add a slice of cheese to each patty. Add two burger patties to the bottom half of each bun. Top with favorite condiments and enjoy!

Sour Cream and Bacon Potato Salad
5 pound bag of red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (Leave a little skin on for color)
5 pieces bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1 medium sweet onion, diced
1 cup low fat sour cream
1 cup low fat mayonnaise
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
A handful of fresh parsley, chopped
Paprika
Cook potatoes in boiling water and allow them to cool.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients then sprinkle with more parsley and paprika.
Refrigerate for two hours before serving.