CHEETOS^® FLAMIN’ HOT^® Smash Burger

Step 1
Burger Buns: In food processor, pulse CHEETOS^® Crunchy FLAMIN' HOT^® Cheese Flavored Snacks until finely ground.

Step 2
In small saucepan, whisk together 3 tbsp water and 3 tbsp whole milk. Whisk in 2 tbsp flour until smooth (there should be no lumps).

Step 3
Place over low heat and cook, whisking constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened to a paste consistency. Let cool completely.

Step 4
To bowl of stand mixer fitted with dough hook, on low speed, mix together remaining flour, ground CHEETOS^®, yeast, milk powder, sugar, salt, eggs, remaining whole milk, 2 tbsp melted butter and the cooled cooked flour mixture for 6 to 8 minutes or until a smooth, elastic dough forms.

Step 5
Shape into ball and transfer to oiled bowl. Cover and let stand in a warm place for 60 to 90 minutes or until doubled in volume.

Step 6
Punch dough and divide into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball. Arrange on parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest in a warm place for 30 to 45 minutes or until puffy.

Step 7
Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 8
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with remaining melted butter and let cool completely on pan.

Step 9
Secret Sauce: In medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, onions, relish, Dijon, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 10
Double Smash Burgers: Divide ground beef into 12 balls and season with salt and pepper.

Step 11
Heat griddle to medium-high heat. Brush with oil.

Step 12
Arrange burger balls on griddle; using heatproof spatula, smash each into a 1/4-inch-thick patty. Cook, flipping once, for 6 to 10 minutes or until golden brown, cooked through, no longer pink and instant-read thermometer registers 160°F when inserted into center of burger.

Step 13
Split burger buns in half and spread bottoms with secret sauce. Top bottoms with a patty, cheese slice, another patty, another cheese slice, lettuce and pickles; cap with top buns.

Step 14
Serve smash burgers with CHEETOS^® Crunchy FLAMIN' HOT^® Cheese Flavored Snacks.