Smash Burgers

Who doesn't like a good burger? These are good burgers, they're very easy to make, and they're delicious. That's a double with Swiss in the picture. 

Mix the onion powder, granulated garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl and set aside.

Loosely form the beef into 3 or 4 balls and set aside.

Heat a large griddle or a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat for at least 10 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter in separate locations to the skillet and let them melt. Very quickly, place the buns, cut side down, on the griddle. Rub the buns in the butter when you put them on the griddle. Cook the buns for 15 to 30 seconds or until they are lightly browned. Set the buns aside on a plate.

Put 1 tablespoon of butter on the skillet and let it melt. Put the first ball of the beef on the melted butter and, using two large crisscrossed spatulas or a burger press, press down on the beef for exactly 10 seconds. You are trying to get a good browned crust on the bottom of the patty. After you press down on the burger, sprinkle as much of the spice mixture as you want on top, and let it cook for 1½ to 2 minutes. If your skillet is large enough, start another burger now. If not, wait until you finish the first burger.

After the bottom of each burger browns, flip it, and sprinkle as much spice mixture as you want on top. Top it with a slice of cheese and cook for 1 more minute while the bottom browns and the cheese melts.

Serve the burgers on the toasted buns with your favorite toppings.

Serve.