Smashed

A focused, practical guide to smash burgers and griddle sandwiches from Adam and Brett Walton, the identical twins known as the Waltwins on YouTube. Their channel has racked up tens of millions of views with a simple formula: hot griddle, cold beef, hard press, incredible results. This book captures that energy in 60 recipes that go well beyond the basic cheeseburger.

Why Start Here

If you already know you want to make smash burgers and you want to get cooking fast, this is your book. At 144 pages, it wastes no time on filler. The Waltons cover the essential technique early, then spiral outward through creative variations: Rocky Mountain smash burgers, mushroom and Swiss smash burgers, black bean veggie smashes, chicken sandwiches, fish sandwiches, and even breakfast and dessert smashes.

The recipes are built around the outdoor griddle (also called a flattop or Blackstone), but every one works on a cast-iron skillet or heavy pan indoors. The Waltons write the way they talk on their channel: direct, fun, and completely unpretentious. Each recipe is self-contained and quick, most coming together in under 20 minutes.

What to Expect

A compact 144-page paperback with color photos throughout. This is a narrowly focused book. It does not cover grinding your own meat, baking buns, or the broader history of burgers. What it does cover, it covers very well: the smash technique, the right heat level, when to flip, how to get those crispy lacy edges, and how to build flavor through toppings, sauces, and melted cheese. If you want one specific skill and want to nail it quickly, this book delivers.