{"id":576,"date":"2024-07-17T18:40:33","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T18:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entresuitemail.com\/?p=576"},"modified":"2025-06-18T00:26:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T00:26:40","slug":"sausage-smash-burgers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entresuitemail.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/17\/sausage-smash-burgers\/","title":{"rendered":"Sausage Smash Burgers"},"content":{"rendered":"

These sausage smash burgers are about to be your new favourite burger!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I have been a beef burger purist for many years, but since giving sausage burgers a go, I think I may have converted. Follow me…<\/p>\n

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Sausage Patties<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The beauty of using sausage meat is that it’s already beautifully seasoned. It’s also pretty high in fat, which is essential for a good burger patty.<\/p>\n

Why smash the patties?<\/em><\/h3>\n

Besides it being very therapeutic, there is method to the madness. By smashing the patties you force direct contact with the pan<\/strong>, which is essential for building up a crust. You also increase the surface area<\/strong>, meaning there’s more crust and as such, more flavour being developed. One final bonus is you speed up the cooking process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Just divide the sausage meat into 4 pieces and roll them into balls. Whilst the sausage is already seasoned, I also like to sprinkle the balls with some extra salt and pepper, just for good measure.<\/p>\n

How do I smash the patties?<\/em><\/h3>\n

You’ll want to place some baking\/parchment paper on top of the patties as soon as they hit the pan. From there, I use a spatula to firmly press down on them, although you could use another smaller pan, or really anything sturdy, heat-resistant, washable and flat.<\/p>\n

Process shots: roll meat into balls (photo 1), add to smoking hot pan (photo 2), use baking paper and spatula to smash them (photo 3), remove baking paper (photo 4), flip (photo 5), add cheese (photo 6).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Sausage Burgers<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Just like a beef burger, you can really go wild with whatever fillings you fancy. Here’s what I typically go for:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Sausage Burger Fillings<\/h3>\n