Description
Crack Burgers are a delicious, cheesy, and flavorful burger recipe featuring ground chuck mixed with sour cream, ranch seasoning, and crispy bacon, topped with melted cheddar cheese and classic burger fixings. This easy-to-make recipe creates juicy, tender patties that become your new go-to for burger night.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burgers
- 1 ½ lb ground chuck
- 3 Tbsp sour cream
- 2 Tbsp ranch dressing mix
- ⅓ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For Serving
- Hamburger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomato
- Mustard
- Mayonnaise
Instructions
- Prepare the Burger Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, and crumbled bacon. Mix gently but thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated without overworking the meat to maintain tenderness.
- Form the Patties: Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape each into round burger patties, slightly larger than the buns to account for shrinkage during cooking.
- Cook the Burgers: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the patties in the pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for safe consumption.
- Add the Cheese: During the last minute of cooking, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over each patty. Cover the skillet or use a lid to allow the cheese to melt perfectly.
- Toast the Buns (Optional): While the cheese melts, toast the hamburger buns lightly on the skillet or toaster until golden brown for added texture and flavor.
- Assemble the Burgers: Place the cooked patties with melted cheese onto the toasted buns. Add lettuce, sliced tomato, mustard, and mayonnaise as desired to complete the burger.
- Serve: Serve the Crack Burgers immediately while hot, accompanied by your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use ground chuck with about 20% fat content for juicy, flavorful burgers.
- Do not overmix the meat to keep the burgers tender.
- Cook burgers to an internal temperature of 160°F for safety.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on preference.
- Sour cream and ranch seasoning add moisture and a tangy flavor, making the burgers extra juicy.
Keywords: Crack Burgers, cheesy burgers, bacon burgers, ranch seasoning burgers, easy burger recipe, American burgers, ground chuck recipe