This isn’t just a burger. It’s the answer to everything you’ve ever craved at 1AM — or anytime your hunger pulls no punches and your body demands something greasy, cheesy, and euphorically good. These CBD-infused smash sliders don’t just hit — they slap. And hard.
We’re talking crispy-edge patties, melty American cheese, soft buns grilled in CBD-infused butter, and a sauce so addictive you’ll consider bottling it. This is comfort food with a pulse. A recipe built for flavor, mood, texture, and satisfaction. Whether you’re flying high, winding down, or just in it for the munch, these sliders deliver.
Let’s get one thing clear: these aren’t just infused for fun. They’re engineered for experience. The CBD is infused with purpose — measured, properly emulsified, and integrated into both the cooking process and the final bite. The result? Sliders that satisfy your body, your mood, and your palate all at once.
Why Smash Burgers Work So Damn Well
Let’s talk texture. A smash burger isn’t thick. It’s thin, fast-cooked, and intentionally crisped on the outer edges. The magic happens when you press a cold beef ball onto a blazing hot pan or griddle. The fat hits the heat and instantly sizzles. The edges brown. The juices lock in. You get that savory crust — like steakhouse sear in slider form.
Now stack that with melting cheese, zingy sauce, and a fluffy, toasted bun, and you’re dealing with maximum burger density in a two-bite format.
How We Infuse It: The CBD Integration
This recipe uses CBD-infused butter to toast the buns and build the sauce. This is strategic — CBD binds beautifully to fat, and butter provides perfect absorption and even distribution. We keep the dosage low and mellow: 10–20mg per serving depending on your audience. Enough to relax. Not enough to couch-lock.
The butter is made ahead using full-spectrum CBD oil and chilled until solid. We use it in two places: to toast the brioche buns and to blend into the sauce. Why? Because you experience the CBD with the first bite and finish feeling satisfied, not sedated.
Ingredients: Smash Slider Setup
Makes 4 sliders
For the patties:
• 400g ground beef, 20% fat minimum (preferably chuck or brisket blend)
• Salt and pepper to season
• 4 slices American cheese
For the buns:
• 4 brioche slider buns
• 2 tbsp CBD-infused butter (see method below)
For the sauce (Zaza-style):
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• 1 tsp pickle brine
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp CBD-infused butter (melted)
Extras:
• Dill pickle slices
• Sliced white onion (optional)
• Butter lettuce or shredded iceberg (optional)
Step-by-Step: Munchie Engineering
- Make the CBD Butter In a small saucepan, melt 125g unsalted butter over low heat. Stir in your desired amount of CBD oil (typically 100mg total per stick). Stir well to emulsify, then chill until solid. This will be your butter for buns and sauce. Always label clearly and dose responsibly.
- Form the Patties Divide the beef into 4 even balls (about 100g each). Do not flatten yet. Keep cold until ready to smash. Cold meat + hot pan = perfect crust.
- Toast the Buns Heat a pan or griddle on medium. Spread CBD butter on the insides of each bun and toast until golden brown. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce Whisk together all sauce ingredients, including a small spoon of melted CBD butter. Adjust salt and acid to taste. Chill until ready to serve.
- Smash the Patties Crank your griddle or pan to high heat. Place a meatball onto the hot surface. Immediately smash it down hard with a heavy spatula or burger press. Flatten it to about 1cm thick. Season with salt and pepper. Don’t move it.
After 60–90 seconds, when the edges are dark brown and crisp, flip. Add a slice of cheese. Let it melt while the second side crisps.
Repeat with remaining patties.
- Assemble Like You Mean It Bottom bun. Sauce. Pickles. Patty. Maybe another patty (you’re an adult). More sauce. Top bun. Serve hot. Stack tall. Eat fast.
Flavor Breakdown: Why These Sliders Hit Different
Each component plays a role:
- The beef brings umami and fat.
- The seared crust gives caramelized depth.
- The cheese melts into the crevices — rich, salty, satisfying.
- The sauce is creamy, tangy, with CBD butter rounding the flavor.
- The bun is soft but toasted, a CBD carrier that doesn’t get lost.
- The pickles slice through with acid.
- The CBD? It lingers — smooth, clean, calming.
These sliders are a full-mouth experience. Fast to make. Faster to eat. Impossible to forget.
CBD Effects: Chill Mode, Activated
Unlike THC, CBD doesn’t get you high — it grounds you. Think of it as emotional padding. After one or two sliders, you’ll feel calm, mellow, focused. It’s ideal for late-night meals, post-work comfort, or stress-heavy days when you need something both satisfying and stabilizing.
The fat from beef, butter, and mayo helps bioavailability, making this one of the most effective and enjoyable ways to consume CBD without any bitter taste or gritty texture.
Want to go deeper? Use hybrid full-spectrum oil for both body and mental relief. Want to keep it light? Stick to isolate. Either way, dose clearly and always inform your guests if serving infused food.
Slider Variations: Play with It
- Add caramelized onions and blue cheese for depth
- Use spicy mayo for heat
- Toss in pickled jalapeños
- Layer with crispy bacon
- Make it vegan with Impossible beef and dairy-free cheese
- Go deluxe: two patties, double cheese, extra sauce
But don’t overthink it. The smash slider works because it’s simple, honest, and built for craveability.
When to Serve: The High-Life Situations
- Post-sesh snacks (CBD or not, these are clutch after any high)
- Weekend movie nights
- Game day finger food
- Date night sliders for two
- Midnight fridge missions
- Any time you need serotonin in edible form
These sliders are more than a meal. They’re a culinary come-down — a burger that holds your hand and says, “Yeah, I got you.”
Storage and Leftovers (Good Luck)
Patties can be formed ahead and stored in the fridge. Cooked sliders don’t store well — they’re best hot and fresh. But leftover sauce? Save it. It goes with fries, onion rings, hash browns, even breakfast eggs.
CBD Safety and Serving Notes
Each slider can be dosed individually by adjusting the butter quantity. Standard dosage is 10mg CBD per slider. Be clear with labeling, especially if you’re making both infused and non-infused versions. Never serve infused food to unaware guests, and always store your CBD butter labeled and safely refrigerated.
This is pleasure with precision — food that satisfies and supports at the same time.
Final Thoughts: Sliders Built for the High Life
When the munchies hit, nothing — and we mean nothing — satisfies quite like a smash slider. But these? These are next level. Crispy. Melty. Saucy. Elevated. Every bite is engineered to deliver maximum joy and minimum stress. The CBD cools what the burger fires up. The texture wraps your cravings in a blanket. The flavor tells your brain it’s time to relax.
So whether you’re a chef, a chiller, a cannabis enthusiast, or a burger purist — this one’s for you. No fluff. No filler. Just pure, uncut slider satisfaction.
Eat one. Feel better. Eat two? That’s a good night.