Description
Crack Burgers are a flavorful and juicy burger recipe that combines ground chuck with sour cream, ranch dressing mix, bacon, and cheddar cheese for an irresistible taste. Perfectly grilled to your preferred doneness, these burgers are quick to prepare and make for a delicious meal served on buns with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb ground chuck
- 3 Tbsp sour cream
- 2 Tbsp ranch dressing mix
- 1/3 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Hamburger buns
- Lettuce, tomato, mustard, mayo (for topping)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined using your hands or a sturdy spoon, being careful not to overmix to avoid tough burgers. Ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed for a consistent flavor.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into 6 evenly sized hamburger patties. Use a burger press or the lid of a container to help form the patties. Press a small dimple in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking. Wet your hands with cold water to prevent sticking and keep patties uniform in thickness for even cooking.
- Grill Patties: Preheat a grill pan, outdoor grill, or skillet over medium heat. Grill the patties carefully, flipping once, until cooked to your desired doneness: 130-135°F for medium-rare, 140-145°F for medium, or 160°F for well-done. Avoid pressing down on the patties to retain juiciness. Let the burgers rest a few minutes after cooking to allow juices to redistribute.
- Serve: Place the cooked patties on your favorite hamburger buns and add toppings such as lettuce, tomato, mustard, and mayo. Optionally, toast the buns for extra texture and add other condiments like pickles, onions, or avocado to enhance the flavor.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meat to prevent tough burgers.
- Press a dimple in each patty to avoid uneven cooking and puffing.
- Wet hands before forming patties to prevent sticking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper doneness.
- Let burgers rest after cooking for juicier results.
- Toast buns for a crispier texture.
- Customize toppings for unique flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (without bun and toppings)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
