Planning a burger station for a graduation, wedding or game day? This guide covers 12 setup ideas for every kind of party, how much beef to buy per guest, and the simple tricks that keep patties hot and juicy.

A burger station is a build-your-own setup where you grill a batch of patties, keep them hot and juicy, and let everyone stack their own burger from a spread of buns, cheeses, toppings and sauces.

It’s one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd, almost everyone loves it, and it works for any party from a backyard birthday to a wedding.

Below you’ll find a quick planning guide, 25 setup tips, 12 burger station ideas for different parties, and 15 burger recipes at the end so you have the whole menu covered.

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HOW TO SET UP A BURGER STATION: 25 TIPS

1. Plan 1 1/2 Burgers Per Adult

Most people eat one full burger, and about half come back for a second or grab a slider. Plan 1 per child.

That works out to about 1/2 pound of raw ground beef per adult.

2. Use 80/20 Ground Beef

The fat keeps burgers juicy on the grill. Leaner beef like 90/10 dries out fast, especially if patties sit in a warming pan.

Buy a big family pack and shape your own patties. It’s cheaper than pre-formed patties.

3. Shape Patties The Day Before

Shape 1/3 pound patties a little wider than the buns, press a dimple in the center so they stay flat, and stack them between parchment in the fridge.

A burger press makes every patty the same size, so they all cook at the same rate.

4. Season Right Before Cooking

Salt pulls moisture out of raw beef, so season patties just before they hit the grill.

Salt, pepper and a little garlic powder is all a good burger needs.

5. Offer One Or Two Signature Burgers

Pick one or two signature builds, like a smash burger or a mushroom Swiss, and let guests customize the rest.

You’ll find 15 burger recipes at the end of this post to choose from.

6. Add A Turkey Or Veggie Option

Plan a turkey, chicken or veggie patty for about 1 in 10 guests.

Cook them on a separate part of the grill or in a skillet and keep them on their own labeled platter.

7. Grill Over Medium-High Heat

Cook 4 to 5 minutes per side, flipping once, until the center reads 160°F for beef and 165°F for turkey or chicken.

An instant-read thermometer is the only reliable way to know.

8. Use A Griddle For A Big Crowd

A flat top griddle cooks 20 or more patties at once and is perfect for smash burgers.

Smash burgers cook in about 4 minutes, which keeps a long line moving.

9. Melt The Cheese On The Grill

Add cheese in the last minute of cooking and close the lid. Guests can still swap it at the station.

Pre-melted cheese saves a lot of time in the line.

10. Cook In Waves

Start a fresh batch every 10 to 15 minutes instead of grilling everything at once.

There’s always a hot tray coming off the grill and nothing sits long enough to dry out.

11. Keep Patties Juicy While They Hold

Move cooked patties into a chafing dish or foil pan with a splash of beef broth and cover loosely.

The broth keeps them moist. Hold them at 140°F or above.

12. Toast The Buns

Toast buns cut side down on the grill for 30 seconds right before serving, or keep them in a covered basket so they don’t go stale.

Offer brioche, potato and sesame buns, plus lettuce wraps and gluten-free buns.

13. Set Out A Cheese Board

American, cheddar, pepper jack and Swiss cover most people. Add blue cheese crumbles for the adventurous.

Plan about 1 1/2 slices per person.

14. Keep Fresh Toppings On Ice

Lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and avocado stay crisp in an ice chilled condiment server.

Slice tomatoes and onions the day before and store them separately.

15. Add A Few Cooked Toppings

Caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, crispy turkey bacon and fried eggs make the station feel special.

Keep them warm in small slow cookers or covered pans.

16. Put Sauces In Squeeze Bottles

Squeeze bottles move the line along much faster than jars and big bottles.

Offer ketchup, mustard, mayo, burger sauce, BBQ sauce and one spicy option.

17. Make A Homemade Burger Sauce

Mix mayo, ketchup, relish, mustard and a splash of vinegar. It takes 5 minutes and tastes better than anything bottled.

Make it 2 days ahead so the flavors come together.

18. Use Burger Baskets

Burger basket liners and baskets make the station look like a real burger joint and hold fries on the side.

Sturdy plates work too. Thin paper plates fold under a loaded burger.

19. Keep Raw And Cooked Meat Separate

Use separate trays, tongs and spatulas for raw and cooked patties.

Put the raw tray away as soon as the last batch goes on the grill.

20. Set The Line In The Right Order

Go in this order: plates and baskets, buns, hot patties, cooked toppings, fresh toppings on ice, sauces, then sides at the end or on a separate table.

If you have room, set the station up so people can serve from both sides.

21. Plan Easy Sides

Fries, chips, coleslaw, pasta salad and grilled corn all go well and most can be made ahead.

Put sides on their own table so the burger line doesn’t stall.

22. Make Sliders For Kids

Slider-size patties with American cheese on small buns are easier for kids to eat.

They also stretch the beef further for big crowds.

23. Prep Ahead So Party Day Is Easy

Two days before, shop and make sauces. The day before, shape patties, slice toppings, wash lettuce and caramelize onions.

On party day, heat the grill an hour before, set out toppings on ice and start the first batch 15 minutes before guests arrive.

24. Check Temperatures Through The Party

Check holding pans every 30 minutes to make sure patties stay above 140°F.

Swap cold toppings for fresh bowls from the fridge every hour.

25. Keep Food Safety Simple

Cold toppings should stay at 40°F or below. Throw out anything that sat out more than 2 hours (1 hour if it’s over 90°F outside).

Refrigerate leftover patties within 2 hours. They keep 3 to 4 days.

HOW MUCH TO BUY FOR A BURGER STATION

These numbers assume adults eating 1 1/2 burgers each. Add a veggie or chicken option for about 1 in 10 guests.

Item	Per Person	10 Guests	25 Guests	50 Guests
Ground beef (80/20)	1/2 lb	5 lbs	12 1/2 lbs	25 lbs
Buns	1 1/2	2 packs of 8	5 packs of 8	10 packs of 8
Cheese slices	1 1/2	15 slices	38 slices	75 slices
Tomatoes	2 slices	2 large	5 large	10 large
Lettuce	1 to 2 leaves	1 head	2 heads	4 heads
Onions	2 slices	2 large	4 large	8 large
Pickles	3 chips	1 jar	2 jars	3 jars
Ketchup, mustard, mayo	1 tbsp each	1 bottle each	2 bottles each	3 bottles each

WHAT A BURGER STATION COSTS

A burger station usually runs about $4 to $7 per person. Shape your own patties, use American cheese for most burgers with one specialty cheese, and make sliders to stretch the beef for big crowds.

WHAT TO DO WITH LEFTOVERS

Refrigerate cooked patties within 2 hours. They keep 3 to 4 days. Chop them up for burger bowls, cheeseburger pasta or quesadillas.

BURGER STATION FAQ

How Do You Keep Burgers Warm For A Party?

Hold cooked patties in a chafing dish or foil pan with a splash of beef broth, covered loosely with foil, at 140°F or above. Cook in waves so nothing sits too long.

Can You Make Burger Patties Ahead?

Yes. Shape them the day before, stack between parchment and refrigerate. Season right before grilling.

How Many Toppings Should A Burger Bar Have?

8 to 12: the basics (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles), 2 or 3 cooked toppings, 3 or 4 cheeses and 4 to 6 sauces.

12 BURGER STATION IDEAS FOR EVERY KIND OF PARTY

Each idea uses the same basic setup from the tips above. What changes is the decor, the featured burgers and a few small touches that fit the party.

1. Graduation Party Burger Bar

Graduation parties have big crowds and guests coming and going all afternoon. Grill in waves and the burger bar keeps up all day.

Decorate in school colors and add a sign with the graduate’s name.

What You’ll Need:

• 1/2 lb beef per guest, shaped ahead
• Buns, cheese and a full topping spread
• Plates and napkins in school colors
• A sign like Top Grad Burger Bar

How to Set It Up:

1. Grill a new batch every 15 minutes.
2. Use two chafing dishes so one is always full.
3. Put the sign at the start of the line.
4. Set desserts and drinks on a separate table.

Shop the Station:

• Graduation decorations
• Chafing dish set

2. Slider Bar

Mini burgers are easier to eat while mingling and let guests try two or three different builds.

Plan 3 sliders per adult using 2 oz patties.

What You’ll Need:

• 2 oz patties or a sheet pan of slider patties
• Slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
• Small bowls of toppings
• Slider skewers or picks

How to Set It Up:

1. Bake slider patties on a sheet pan for speed.
2. Pre-melt cheese and set them on a platter.
3. Add mini toppings bowls in front.
4. Use picks to hold loaded sliders together.

Shop the Station:

• Slider buns pan
• Bamboo picks

3. 4th Of July Burger Bar

Red, white and blue everything. A burger bar is the classic Fourth of July cookout meal.

Add flag picks, star-shaped watermelon and a patriotic table runner.

What You’ll Need:

• Burgers and buns
• Classic toppings plus grilled onions
• Flag toothpicks for each burger
• Red, white and blue plates and napkins

How to Set It Up:

1. Stick a small flag in each burger.
2. Keep toppings on ice since it’s hot outside.
3. Set up in the shade near the grill.
4. Add a lemonade dispenser with berries.

Shop the Station:

• Flag food picks
• Patriotic table runner

4. Wedding Burger Bar

A build-your-own burger bar makes a fun, casual wedding meal, especially for backyard and barn weddings.

Offer a gourmet signature burger plus the classics, and have a grill crew keep patties coming.

What You’ll Need:

• Patties grilled by a caterer or helpers
• Brioche buns and 3 cheeses
• Caramelized onions, turkey bacon and fresh toppings
• Elegant signs that match the decor

How to Set It Up:

1. Set up a double-sided line for big guest counts.
2. Pre-melt cheese to speed things up.
3. Label every topping and sauce.
4. Add a fries or sides table nearby.

Shop the Station:

• Wedding buffet signs
• Wooden serving boards

5. Cocktail Hour Mini Burgers

Bite-size burgers passed or set out during cocktail hour keep guests happy before dinner.

Keep them simple: patty, cheese, pickle and a dot of sauce.

What You’ll Need:

• 1 oz mini patties
• Mini buns
• Cheese, pickles and burger sauce
• Picks and cocktail napkins

How to Set It Up:

1. Assemble on a platter right before serving.
2. Hold each with a pick.
3. Refresh the platter every 15 minutes.
4. Offer one turkey or veggie mini option.

Shop the Station:

• Mini burger buns
• Serving platters

6. Kids Birthday Burger Bash

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A burger and fries party is an easy, kid-friendly birthday theme.

Keep toppings simple and use slider-size patties for little hands.

What You’ll Need:

• Slider patties and small buns
• American cheese, ketchup, mustard and pickles
• Fries in paper cones
• Burger-themed plates and balloons

How to Set It Up:

1. Set the table at kid height.
2. Serve sliders already in buns.
3. Put fries in cones at the end.
4. Add a milkshake or ice cream station for dessert.

Shop the Station:

• Burger party plates
• Paper fry cones

7. Burger Board

Arrange patties, buns and toppings on one big board instead of a long table. It’s great for 6 to 10 people.

It makes a fun centerpiece for a family cookout or small get-together.

What You’ll Need:

• A large board or sheet pan
• Cooked patties with cheese
• Buns
• Small bowls of toppings and sauces

How to Set It Up:

1. Put the sauce bowls on the board first.
2. Add patties and buns.
3. Fill the gaps with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles.
4. Serve right away while the patties are hot.

Shop the Station:

• Large serving board
• Small ramekins

8. Backyard BBQ Burger Bar

The classic summer cookout. Set the bar next to the grill so patties go straight from the grates to the buns.

Add a cooler of drinks, a few sides and some lawn games.

What You’ll Need:

• Burgers and buns
• Classic toppings on ice
• Chips, coleslaw and corn
• Drink cooler and lawn games

How to Set It Up:

1. Set up in the shade near the grill.
2. Keep cold toppings on ice.
3. Put sides on a separate table.
4. Grill in waves through the party.

Shop the Station:

• Rolling cooler
• Outdoor tablecloth clips

9. Father’s Day Burger Bar

Let Dad pick his favorite toppings, or let him take a break from the grill while someone else cooks.

Go gourmet with blue cheese, caramelized onions and a special sauce.

What You’ll Need:

• Thick burgers and brioche buns
• Blue cheese, Swiss and cheddar
• Caramelized onions and mushrooms
• Steak sauce and spicy aioli

How to Set It Up:

1. Make a small menu card with 3 signature builds.
2. Use real plates and a nice tablecloth.
3. Keep cooked toppings warm in small pots.
4. Finish with a dessert Dad loves.

Shop the Station:

• Grill tool set
• Menu card holders

10. Smash Burger Griddle Night

Fire up the griddle and smash burgers to order. They cook in about 4 minutes and the crispy edges are hard to beat.

Perfect for a casual night with friends or a neighborhood cookout.

What You’ll Need:

• 2 to 3 oz balls of 80/20 beef
• American cheese and soft potato buns
• Grilled onions, pickles and burger sauce
• A flat top griddle

How to Set It Up:

1. Smash the beef balls thin on a very hot griddle.
2. Flip, add cheese and stack two patties.
3. Toast buns on the griddle.
4. Have one person man the griddle and hand burgers off.

Shop the Station:

• Burger smasher
• Griddle spatula set

11. Game Day Burger Bar

Sliders and burgers are perfect for football parties. Keep patties warm and let guests build between plays.

Chili, cheese sauce and jalapenos make it feel like game day.

What You’ll Need:

• Sliders or full burgers held warm
• Chili and cheese sauce
• Jalapenos and grilled onions
• Team-colored plates

How to Set It Up:

1. Keep patties in a chafing dish with broth.
2. Put chili and cheese sauce in slow cookers.
3. Decorate in team colors.
4. Refill during halftime.

Shop the Station:

• Football party plates
• Triple slow cooker

12. Gourmet Burger Night

A grown-up burger bar with better buns, specialty cheeses and homemade sauces.

Great for a dinner party or an adult birthday.

What You’ll Need:

• Brioche and pretzel buns
• Gruyere, blue cheese and pepper jack
• Caramelized onions, arugula and fried eggs
• Garlic aioli, chipotle mayo and burger sauce

How to Set It Up:

1. Use real dishes and small glass bowls.
2. Write a short menu with 3 suggested builds.
3. Keep warm toppings in small slow cookers.
4. Serve with a fun drink pairing like craft sodas.

Shop the Station:

• Glass condiment bowls
• Pretzel buns

15 BURGER RECIPES FOR YOUR BURGER STATION

Pick 2 or 3 of these as your signature burgers. Each recipe makes 4 burgers, so multiply for your crowd.

1. Classic Cheeseburger

A juicy beef patty with melted American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles.

Every burger station needs this one front and center.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 lbs ground beef (80/20)
• 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 4 slices American cheese
• 4 brioche buns
• Lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickles
• Ketchup and mustard

Instructions:

1. Shape the beef into 4 patties slightly wider than the buns and press a dimple in each.
2. Season and grill over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes per side, until 160°F.
3. Add cheese in the last minute and toast the buns.
4. Build with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and sauces.

2. Smash Burger

Thin patties smashed onto a hot griddle so the edges get crispy, stacked with melty cheese.

Smash burgers cook in about 4 minutes, which keeps a big line moving.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 lbs ground beef (80/20), divided into 8 balls
• Salt and pepper
• 8 slices American cheese
• 4 potato buns
• Thinly sliced onion
• Burger sauce and pickles

Instructions:

1. Heat a griddle or cast iron pan until very hot.
2. Place a beef ball on the griddle and smash it flat with a spatula, then season.
3. Cook 2 minutes until the edges are crispy, flip, add cheese and cook 1 minute more.
4. Stack two patties per bun with onion, pickles and sauce.

3. Mushroom Swiss Burger

Garlicky sauteed mushrooms and melted Swiss cheese on a beef patty.

Make the mushrooms ahead and keep them warm in a small slow cooker.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 lbs ground beef
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 4 slices Swiss cheese
• 4 buns
• Mayo

Instructions:

1. Brown the mushrooms in butter for 8 minutes, then add the garlic and Worcestershire.
2. Shape, season and grill the patties to 160°F.
3. Top with Swiss in the last minute to melt.
4. Spread mayo on the buns and pile on the patties and mushrooms.

4. Jalapeno Popper Burger

Cream cheese, jalapenos, cheddar and turkey bacon, like a jalapeno popper on a burger.

Seed the jalapenos for a milder version.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 lbs ground beef
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 jalapenos, diced
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
• 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked
• 4 buns

Instructions:

1. Mix the cream cheese, jalapenos and cheddar.
2. Grill the patties to 160°F.
3. Spread the jalapeno cream cheese on top of each hot patty.
4. Add turkey bacon and serve on toasted buns.

5. Hawaiian Teriyaki Burger

A teriyaki-glazed patty with grilled pineapple, Swiss and red onion.

Grill the pineapple right next to the burgers so it picks up some char.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 lbs ground beef
• 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
• 4 pineapple rings
• 4 slices Swiss cheese
• Thinly sliced red onion
• 4 Hawaiian or brioche buns
• Mayo

Instructions:

1. Grill the patties, brushing with teriyaki sauce in the last 2 minutes.
2. Grill the pineapple rings 2 minutes per side.
3. Melt the Swiss on the patties.
4. Build with mayo, onion, the patty and pineapple.

6. Black And Blue Burger

A peppery, blackened patty topped with tangy blue cheese crumbles.

It’s for the steakhouse crowd, so pair it with caramelized onions.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 lbs ground beef
• 1 tbsp blackening or cajun seasoning
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
• Caramelized onions
• Arugula
• 4 buns

Instructions:

1. Shape the patties and coat both sides with the blackening seasoning.
2. Sear in a hot cast iron pan or on the grill 4 to 5 minutes per side.
3. Top with blue cheese in the last minute and cover to soften.
4. Serve on buns with onions and arugula.

7. Patty Melt

A beef patty, caramelized onions and Swiss on buttery griddled rye bread.

It’s a diner classic and easy to make in batches on a griddle.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 lbs ground beef, shaped into 4 oval patties
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 8 slices rye bread
• 8 slices Swiss cheese
• 3 tbsp butter
• Thousand Island dressing

Instructions:

1. Caramelize the onion in 1 tbsp butter for 20 minutes.
2. Cook the patties to 160°F.
3. Butter the bread and layer cheese, patty, onions and more cheese.
4. Griddle 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and melted.

8. Guacamole Burger

Pepper jack, guacamole, pico de gallo and a chipotle mayo.

Set out a big bowl of guac and this burger basically builds itself.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 lbs ground beef
• 1 tsp chili powder and 1/2 tsp cumin
• 4 slices pepper jack
• 1 cup guacamole
• 1/2 cup pico de gallo
• Chipotle mayo
• 4 buns

Instructions:

1. Season the beef with chili powder, cumin and salt and shape into patties.
2. Grill to 160°F and melt the pepper jack on top.
3. Spread chipotle mayo on the buns.
4. Add the patty, a big scoop of guac and pico.

9. Juicy Turkey Burger

A seasoned turkey burger that’s actually juicy, with avocado and tomato.

The grated onion in the mix is what keeps it moist.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey
• 1/4 onion, grated
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 4 slices provolone
• 4 buns
• Avocado, lettuce and tomato

Instructions:

1. Gently mix the turkey with onion, Worcestershire and spices.
2. Shape into patties and chill 15 minutes.
3. Grill over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes per side, until 165°F.
4. Melt the provolone and build with avocado, lettuce and tomato.

10. Black Bean Burger

A thick, smoky black bean patty with pepper jack and salsa.

Bake the patties for a few minutes first so they hold together on the grill.

Ingredients:

• 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained and patted dry
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup corn
• 1 tsp cumin and 1 tsp chili powder
• 4 slices pepper jack
• 4 buns
• Salsa and avocado

Instructions:

1. Spread the beans on a sheet pan and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes to dry them out.
2. Mash with the breadcrumbs, egg, corn and spices and shape into patties.
3. Cook in an oiled skillet or on a grill mat 4 minutes per side.
4. Melt the cheese and serve with salsa and avocado.

11. Juicy Lucy

A burger with the cheese sealed inside, so it melts into the center.

Warn guests to let it rest a minute, because the cheese inside is very hot.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 4 slices American cheese, folded into squares
• Salt and pepper
• 4 buns
• Pickles and onions

Instructions:

1. Divide the beef into 8 thin patties.
2. Place folded cheese on 4 patties, top with the others and pinch the edges to seal.
3. Grill over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes per side to 160°F.
4. Rest 2 minutes before serving.

12. Caramelized Onion Gruyere Burger

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Sweet caramelized onions and nutty melted gruyere, like French onion soup on a bun.

Caramelize the onions the day before to save time.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 lbs ground beef
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• 4 slices gruyere
• Dijon mayo
• 4 brioche buns

Instructions:

1. Cook the onions in butter over medium-low heat for 30 to 40 minutes, until deep golden, then add the thyme.
2. Grill the patties to 160°F and melt the gruyere on top.
3. Spread Dijon mayo on the buns.
4. Pile on the patty and onions.

13. Special Sauce Double Burger

Two thin patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onion on a sesame bun.

Yes, it tastes just like the famous drive-thru version.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 lbs ground beef, divided into 8 thin patties
• 8 slices American cheese
• 4 sesame buns
• Shredded lettuce, diced onion and pickles
• Sauce: 1/2 cup mayo, 2 tbsp relish, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, 1 tsp vinegar, 1/2 tsp paprika

Instructions:

1. Stir the sauce ingredients together and chill.
2. Cook the thin patties on a hot griddle 2 minutes per side and add cheese.
3. Spread sauce on the buns.
4. Stack two patties with lettuce, onion and pickles.

14. Korean Bulgogi Burger

A sweet and savory soy-ginger patty with kimchi mayo and cucumber.

It’s the one guests talk about after the party.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 lbs ground beef
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic and 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1/3 cup mayo mixed with 2 tbsp chopped kimchi
• Sliced cucumber
• 4 buns

Instructions:

1. Mix the beef with soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic and ginger.
2. Shape into patties and grill to 160°F.
3. Stir together the kimchi mayo.
4. Build with kimchi mayo, cucumber and green onions.

15. Philly Cheesesteak Burger

A beef patty topped with grilled peppers, onions and melted provolone.

Cook the peppers and onions on the griddle next to the patties.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 lbs ground beef
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 tbsp oil
• 4 slices provolone
• 4 hoagie-style buns

Instructions:

1. Cook the peppers and onion in oil for 8 minutes, until soft.
2. Grill the patties to 160°F.
3. Pile peppers and onions on each patty and top with provolone.
4. Cover to melt, then serve on toasted buns.

If you only add one signature burger to your station, make it the smash burger. It cooks in about 4 minutes, so the line never stalls, and the crispy edges win people over every time.

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