Make the cheese spread: mix the whipped cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper and shredded cheese together until smooth. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or more until ready to serve.
Heat a cast-iron skillet or flat-top until screaming hot. Place a beef ball on the hot surface and smash it thin with a sturdy spatula.
Season the patty generously with Lawry's seasoned salt, then press thinly sliced onion and jalapeno into the top.
Cook until a deep crust forms, then flip. Lay a slice of American cheese on top and let it melt.
Steam the potato rolls until soft and pillowy.
Build the burger: spread the cheese spread on the bun, add the cheesy smashed patty, and finish with your favorite burger sauce. Serve immediately.
From @alfskitchen_ (Alf's Kitchen) — his World Food Championships smashburger. Burger sauce is a pinned video on his page; use your favorite. Original uses New School plant-based cheese shreds and slices.
