Kickin’ BBQ Cheddar Smashed Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons franks kickin bbq seasoning blend
• 4 slices Cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 4 potato hamburger rolls

directions

1. HEAT cast iron skillet on medium-high heat until hot. Divide beef into 4 equal balls. Season on all sides with salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of the Seasoning.
2. PLACE meat balls in hot skillet. Use a spatula to smash and flatten into patties about 5-inches in diameter. Cook 2 minutes or until browned and crispy on bottom. Flip; cook 1 minute. Top with a slice of cheese and cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted.
3. MEANWHILE, mix mayo and remaining 2 tablespoons of the Seasoning in small bowl. Spread mayo mixture on buns and top with burger patties. Serve with pickles, if desired.