Description

This Crack Burger recipe takes the classic burger to a whole new level with a savory blend of ground beef, cheddar cheese, bacon, and ranch seasoning. Perfect for a weekend barbecue or a weeknight dinner, these burgers are sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

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

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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 Burger Patties: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cheddar cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and bacon bits. Mix well and form six 1/4 pound patties.
Cook the Patties: On a preheated griddle, cook patties for five minutes on one side. Flip and cook for four minutes. Add cheese slices, cover, and cook for one more minute or until cheese is melted on top. Remove from heat.
Assemble the Burgers: 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.
You can use other ground beef blends besides 80/20, but keep in mind that blends with less fat may result in less flavor and could taste dry if overcooked.
Enhance the flavor by adding Rocky Mtn Beef Rub (labeled as Phelps Barbecue) to the patty mixture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 burger
Calories: Approximately 550
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 110mg