Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Crack Burger Recipe. Juicy beef patties infused with cheddar cheese, bacon crumbles, and zesty ranch seasoning, topped with gooey melted cheese on a soft brioche bun. A flavor explosion in every bite!
Ingredients
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For the Patties:
- 1.5 lbs ground beef 80/20 blend
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup bacon crumbles (six strips of bacon)
- 2 Tbsp. ranch seasoning
Additional Ingredients:
- 6 cheese slices
- 6 brioche hamburger buns
Optional Toppings:
- Burger sauce
- Caramelized onions
- Pickles
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: Cook six strips of bacon until crispy. Remove and cut into small pieces or break into crumbles. Set aside.
- Prepare the Patties: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing, and bacon bits. Mix well. Form into six 1/4 pound patties.
- Cook the Patties: On a preheated griddle, cook the patties for five minutes on one side. Flip and cook for four more minutes. Add cheese slices, cover, and cook for an additional minute until cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
- Assemble: Place each patty on a brioche bun and serve with your favorite toppings such as burger sauce, caramelized onions, and pickles.
Notes
- Substitute plain Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- Consider using other ground beef blends, noting that leaner blends may result in drier patties if overcooked.
- Enhance flavor with Rocky Mtn Beef Rub (Phelps Barbecue).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: Approx. 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
