The Melt MeltBurger Copycat

Steps

1. 1 Make the pickle-jalapeño mix: combine dill pickle chips, pickled jalapeños, and pickle juice in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Make the Melt Sauce: whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and sugar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. 3 Divide the ground beef into two 2.65-ounce balls. Keep cold until ready to cook.
4. 4 Heat a griddle or cast-iron skillet to 425°F.
5. 5 Butter both sides of the brioche bun and toast until golden. Set aside.
6. 6 Place the beef balls on the hot griddle and immediately smash thin with a spatula or burger press.
7. 7 Season each patty with salt and cook for 90 to 120 seconds without moving.
8. 8 Flip each patty.
9. 9 Top each patty with 1 slice of cheddar and 1 tablespoon of the pickle-jalapeño mix. Cover the griddle for 20 to 30 seconds until the cheese melts.
10. 10 Spread 1 tablespoon of Melt Sauce on the bottom bun.
11. 11 Stack both patties (cheese side down and up) on the bottom bun.
12. 12 Spread 1 tablespoon of Melt Sauce on the top bun and close the burger.
13. 13 Serve immediately.