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Crack Burgers

Enjoy these Crack Burgers with juicy patties loaded with cheddar, bacon, and ranch flavor, all nestled between soft buns.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 burgers
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lb ground chuck You can use other ground meats as substitutes.
  • 3 Tbsp sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp ranch dressing mix Alternatively, use homemade ranch seasoning.
  • ⅓ cup cooked and crumbled bacon Crispy bacon adds great flavor.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Feel free to mix in different types of cheeses.
Toppings and Buns
  • Hamburger buns Toasted for enhanced flavor.
  • Lettuce Use your favorite crisp salad greens.
  • Tomato Sliced fresh for crispness.
  • Mustard Use your preferred mustard type.
  • Mayo For topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  2. Mix until well combined; avoid overmixing to prevent tough burgers.
  3. Form the mixture into 6 even patties for consistent cooking.
  4. Press a small dimple in the center of each patty to prevent puffing.
Cooking
  1. Grill the patties over medium heat, carefully flipping to keep them moist.
  2. For medium-rare, cook to 130-135°F; for medium, cook to 140-145°F; for well-done, cook to 160°F.
  3. Rest the burgers for a few minutes after grilling to lock in the juices.
Serving
  1. Serve on buns with toppings of your choice: lettuce, tomato, mustard, mayo, and optional extra bacon.

Notes

Check grill temperature; don’t press down on patties while grilling to prevent drying out. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.