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Crack Burgers

Flavor-packed burgers made with juicy ground chuck, sour cream, ranch seasoning, bacon, and cheddar, perfect for weeknight dinners and cookouts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burger Patties
  • 1.5 lb ground chuck Juicy meat for the burger
  • 3 Tbsp sour cream Adds moisture and flavor
  • 2 Tbsp ranch dressing mix For seasoning
  • ⅓ cup cooked and crumbled bacon Adds smokiness
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese For extra richness
For Serving
  • Hamburger buns To serve the patties
  • Lettuce, tomato, mustard, mayo Toppings for the burgers

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined but do not overmix.
  2. Form the mixture into 6 hamburger patties, ensuring they are the same size and thickness.
  3. Press a small dimple in the center of each patty to prevent puffing while grilling.
Grilling
  1. Grill the patties on medium heat until they reach desired doneness, checking with a meat thermometer.
  2. Let the burgers rest for a few minutes after grilling.
Serving
  1. Serve the burgers on toasted buns with lettuce, tomato, mustard, and mayo.

Notes

Refrigerate cooked burgers for 3–4 days or freeze raw patties for up to 3 months. Do not overwork the meat when mixing, and consider experimenting with toppings.