Sonic's Big Dill Smash Burger

Sonic's Big Dill Smash Burger

Sonic Copycat - The Big Dill Double Smash Burger

Juicy, crispy-edged smash burgers loaded with fried pickles, fresh dill flavor, and a tangy Dilly Ranch Mayo—this one brings the drive-thru home.

If you like a good smash burger and you love pickles, this one’s for you. I tried the Sonic Big Dill Burger and thought it was good... but homemade would be better. So I built my own version—double patties, crispy fried pickles, thick-cut dills, and a ranchy mayo that brings all the tang. Fire up the griddle, this one’s worth the mess.

Author

Malcom Reed

Ingredients

• 2 lbs 80/20 ground beef (roll into 3oz balls)
• Killer Hogs Steak Rub (or your favorite burger seasoning)
• Slices of American cheese
• Grilling oil
• Hamburger buns
• Shredded lettuce
• Thick-cut dill pickles (we used Grillo’s Classic Dill Pickle Chips)
• Fried pickle chips (we used Fresh Gourmet Crispy Dillies)
• 1 cup Blue Plate mayo
• 3 tsp Ranch seasoning (about ½ a packet)
• 1–2 tsp fresh chopped dill
• 2 Tbsp dill pickle juice (from the pickle chip jar)

Directions

1. Mix mayo, Ranch seasoning, fresh dill, and pickle juice in a small bowl.
2. Stir until smooth and let chill in the fridge for a few hours to let the flavors come together.
3. Form the ground beef into 3oz balls. Don’t pack them tight—keep them loose for a better smash.
4. Heat a flat-top griddle or cast iron over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the surface.
5. Place the beef balls on the hot griddle and let them sit for about 1 minute—just long enough to form a light crust.
6. Flip the balls over and smash them hard with a spatula or burger press.
7. Season with Killer Hogs Steak Rub.
8. Cook for 2–3 minutes, then flip again.
9. Season the other side, add a slice of American cheese, and cook for another 1–2 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
10. Stack two patties for each burger.
11. Place your buns cut-side-down on the griddle for about 30 seconds until toasted and golden.
12. Bottom bun → double smash patties
13. Top with fried pickle chips
14. Add shredded lettuce and thick-cut pickles
15. Spread Dilly Ranch Mayo on the top bun
16. Close it up and serve