Bypass or Buy - Not Co Smashed Burger Patties

I've tried a few of Not Co's products so far and honestly, they've all been a BUY. With that being said, spotting these smashed burger patties was rather exciting for me because I've had such success with their product line to date. These would actually be the first time I tried anything "smashed burger": related, so I was pretty excited to give them a try!

Out of the bag, they looked pretty similar to other plant-based burgers, just thinner. The bag came with 6 smash patties, so I decided for testing purposes, I'd cook up 3 so I could have a single and a double. On to the cooking!

The first thing that kind of threw me off was cooking them in a non-stick skillet. I was immediately concerned that they wouldn't get a crisp, something quite synonymous with smash burger patties. Despite my concerns, I tested them exactly as suggested, so I whipped out my non-stick and got it heating up. Once the patties hit the heat, they immediately started sizzling away which is one of my favourite sounds. I'll be honest, plant-based beef often has a rather off putting smell as it heats up. These were no exception you guys but I know better than to worry about that because I've had many smelly burgers in the past that tasted fantastic. After a couple minutes on both sides, I threw in some butter and basted the patties until glossy and gorgeous. Time to assemble.

Single

Double

First thing I'd like to point out was that the patties actually had some crispy bits despite the non-stick. I was very pleased with the crisp factor on these patties. I served each burger with spring mix, old cheddar, pickled hot peppers, good relish, and Nando's Perinaise. When it comes to the single, it was just right. The patties were so flavourful and meaty, and when paired with the standard sized hamburger buns, they were the perfect bite. With that being said, if you had larger buns, the single would almost be too small for the bun and the toppings / bread would drown out the patty.

The  double felt naughty lol It was super meaty and hefty. Quite the mouthful you guys. I got such a good flavour from those patties and the double was juicy and delicious. If I had to pick between the single or double, I would probably pick the double regardless of bun size. They were just perfect and I gobbled that double up without hesitation. 

Bypass or Buy?

BUY - Literally, so delicious you guys. I would highly recommend these for burger night. They get a nice crisp to them and they're absolutely delicious. Just remember, there's 6 smash patties, so if you're doing singles, you've obviously got 6 burgers. If you're doing doubles, this will only make 3 burgers, so be mindful of this when considering servings. 

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