Smash Burger Recipe with Easy Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 80/20, divided into 8 portions (3oz each)
• Salt, added to taste
• Black Pepper, added to taste
• garlic powder, optional, added to taste
• 4 slices medium cheddar cheese, we love thick-sliced
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• 4 burger buns, we used brioche buns
• 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced into thin rings
• 2 Dill Pickles, cut into 12 slices