Smash Burgers on Sizzling Cheese

S6 E07 | Burnin’ Down the House w/ Cedric the Entertainer & Anthony Anderson | Something's Burning

Cedric the Entertainer and Anthony Anderson roll in with AC Barbecue heat, so Bert counters with an Instagram‑worthy stunt: double‑stack smash burgers finished tableside on sizzling cheese. In between bites they talk The Cabin, what words white guys can use, Gege Kreischer fangirling over Cedric, and how not to literally burn down the house.

Cheese Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp all‑purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella
  • 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
  • Salt & white pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup crumbled bacon
  • 1/4 cup fried garlic

Steps:

  1. In a medium pot over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook until smooth and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
  2. Slowly add milk a little at a time, whisking constantly to avoid lumps; cook 7–10 minutes until thickened.
  3. Bring to a gentle simmer; reduce heat to medium‑low. Add garlic powder, cream cheese, a pinch of salt and white pepper; stir 1–2 minutes to melt.
  4. Add cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella a little at a time, stirring until smooth. Stir occasionally so it doesn’t stick. Keep warm.

Smash Burgers on Sizzling Cheese

Ingredients (Burgers & Sauce):

  • 1 1/2 lb 80/20 ground beef (wagyu or sirloin)
  • 6 slices American cheese
  • Worcestershire sauce, a few splashes
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely sliced into rounds
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp sweet relish
  • 3 brioche burger buns
  • Vegetable oil
  • Salt & white pepper

Steps:

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Preheat a flattop griddle to 400–450°F (medium‑high). Place cast‑iron sizzling plates in the oven to heat.
  2. Burger sauce: mix mayonnaise, ketchup, and sweet relish; set aside.
  3. Divide beef into rough balls; do not overwork. Season generously with salt and white pepper.
  4. Lightly oil the griddle. Toast buns cut‑side down 1–2 minutes until lightly golden. Spread bottoms with burger sauce; top with a few red onion slices.
  5. Add a little more oil if needed. Place beef balls on the griddle and immediately smash to about 1/4‑inch thick. Splash Worcestershire on the patties; sear until edges are crispy.
  6. Flip; top each with a slice of American cheese and cook 30–45 seconds to melt. Stack patties into three double‑stacks; transfer onto sauced bun bottoms and cap with the tops. Cut each burger in half.
  7. Carefully remove hot sizzler plates from the oven to their wooden bases. Ladle on cheese sauce to sizzle; sprinkle with fried garlic and crumbled bacon.
  8. Immediately place burger halves cut‑side down onto the sizzling cheese and serve.
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