Smash Burgers

• 1.5 lb ground chuck
• vegetable oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 8 slices The Fresh Market Sharp Cheddar or American cheese
• 4 soft golden hamburger buns, sliced for serving
• Ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and dill pickle slices for serving

Heat a cast-iron skillet or large heavy-bottomed pan over high heat, 3-4 minutes. Meanwhile divide the ground chuck into 3 ounce portions and roll them into balls (they will be slightly larger than a golf ball). Season the meat all over with salt and pepper.

Working in batches, place 2-3 portions on the skillet at a time and smash flat with a spatula or burger press. Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, until the patties are brown at the edges. Scrape the patties from the skillet and flip, adding a slice of cheese to each patty. Cook until the cheese melts and burgers are cooked to preferred doneness, about 1 minute for medium rare.

Stack the patties two-high and serve immediately on hamburger buns with preferred condiments.