Crack Burgers
Directions
- 1Cook your bacon until crispy, let it cool, and crumble it into small pieces.
- 2In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, dry Ranch mix, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and sour cream. Use your hands to mix until just combined.
- 3Shape the mixture into 6 equal-sized patties. Press a small thumbprint indentation in the center of each patty.
- 4Cook over medium-high heat for about 5–6 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired doneness.
- 5During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese and cover to melt.
- 6Assemble and serve on toasted buns with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Ground beef (80/20 chuck is best for flavor)
- 1 packet Dry Ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tbsp Sour cream
- 6 slices Cheddar cheese (for topping)
- 6 Hamburger buns
- Lettuce
- tomato
- pickles
- mayo
Equipment
Large bowlGrillSkilletSpatula
Tips
- Don't overwork the meat when mixing to prevent it from getting tough.
- Press a small thumbprint indentation in the center of each patty to keep them flat while cooking.
- Sour cream is the secret to keeping them moist!