The Super Bowl halftime headliner recently revealed his fast-food favorite—and it's one you can easily recreate in your own kitchen.
Bad Bunny is on top of the world right now.
Just this past weekend, the Puerto Rican artist took home three Grammys—including the coveted album of the year trophy. And this Sunday he’ll take to one of the biggest stages in the world as he headlines this year’s Super Bowl halftime show, aka the Benito Bowl.
If you’re looking to tap into the zeitgeist and bring some inspiration from Benito into your kitchen, he previously named a childhood dish—arroz con salchichas, or rice with sausage—as one of his favorite foods to eat. If you’re looking for something more game day-friendly to nosh on during the big game, the reggaeton icon has also named a different go-to dish with fast-food roots.
In an interview with Spanish influencer Ibai Llanos, Benito revealed that his favorite burger comes from 7th Street Burger. The regional chain first opened in New York City in 2021 and has since expanded to dozens of locations across NYC, plus several restaurants in D.C., Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
The chain is famous for its smash burgers, and that’s exactly what Bad Bunny shared that he orders when he stops by the chain. He told Ibai that he likes the burger with all the fixings: cheese, grilled onions and pickles.
How to Make a 7th Street-Style Burger
If you’re looking to bring that Benito-approved 7th Street sabor to your burger game, you’ll want to start your smash burgers by pulling out your cast-iron skillet, heating it over medium and shaping your ground beef into loosely packed balls. Then increase the burner temperature to medium-high, add your oil, place your meat in the pan, and flatten it to a 1/4- to 1/2-inch thickness using a heavy metal spatula or meat mallet.
Next, season each patty with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and cook for about 1 minute and 30 seconds, or until the edges start to brown. Then you’ll flip the patties and repeat, sprinkling each with another 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper for about 1 minute, or until the patties are well-browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
To serve it the 7th Street way, top your patties with a slice of good-ole American cheese right after they’re flipped, followed by pickles, grilled onions and the secret sauce of your choosing. 7th Street’s house sauce is described by internet sleuths as similar to Big Mac sauce. All of that deliciousness is contained within a buttery, toasted potato bun (from the brand Martin’s, if you can find it). I know what’s for dinner tonight!
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