Description
Juicy, cheesy, and loaded with bacon, these Crack Burgers are the ultimate comfort food for any burger lover.
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs ground beef (80/20 blend for juiciness)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
4 brioche burger buns, split
4 leaves romaine lettuce
4 slices tomato
4 slices red onion
½ cup burger sauce (or Thousand Island dressing)
Butter, for toasting buns
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble when cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ranch seasoning, shredded cheddar, and crumbled bacon. Mix gently until combined.
3. Form the mixture into 4 equal patties, slightly larger than the burger buns to account for shrinkage during cooking.
4. Preheat your grill or skillet to medium-high heat. Lightly season patties with salt and pepper.
5. Cook patties for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired doneness.
6. In the last minute of cooking, butter the cut sides of the buns and toast them on the grill or skillet until golden.
7. Assemble burgers by layering lettuce, tomato, and onion on the bottom bun. Add the burger patty, top with burger sauce, and place the top bun.
8. Serve immediately with fries, chips, or fresh salad.
Notes
For even cheesier burgers, add a slice of cheddar on top of each patty during the last minute of cooking.
To make ahead, form patties and refrigerate up to 24 hours before cooking.
For extra flavor, brush the patties with a little Worcestershire sauce before grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1280mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Crack Burgers, Best Hamburger Recipes, Grilled Burger Recipes, Burger Recipes Beef, Homemade Burgers, Beef Recipes For Dinner, Beef Recipes Easy, Beef Dinner, Summer Dinner