Cheesy Bacon Ranch Crack Burgers
These juicy Crack Burgers are loaded with cheddar, crispy bacon, and ranch seasoning—your new weeknight (or weekend!) obsession. Perfect for grill nights, casual dinners, or feeding a hungry crowd!
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 12 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 22 minutes
🍔 Yield: 6 servings
🍽️ Category: Main Course, Dinner
👩🍳 Method: Grilling, Pan-frying
🌎 Cuisine: American
🍽️ Ingredients
- 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
- Hamburger buns
- Lettuce, tomato, mustard, mayo (for topping)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix together ground chuck, sour cream, ranch mix, bacon, and cheese.
✨ Pro Tip: Don’t overmix! This keeps the burgers juicy.
2. Form Patties
Shape into 6 even patties. Press a small dimple in the center of each.
👍 Beginner Tip: Wet your hands with cold water to prevent sticking.
3. Grill Patties
Grill or pan-fry over medium heat until your desired doneness:
- Medium-rare: 130–135°F
- Medium: 140–145°F
- Well-done: 160°F
🛑 Important: Don’t press down on the patties—let those juices stay in!
4. Serve
Load them up on toasted buns with your favorite toppings!
🥑 Ideas: Add pickles, onions, avocado, or a fried egg for extra flavor.
💡 Pro Tips
- Cold Hands = Perfect Patties: Wet your hands to avoid sticky meat.
- Press a Dimple: Helps burgers cook evenly and stay flat.
- Check the Temp: Use a thermometer for perfect doneness every time.
📊 Nutrition Info
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 burger | 480 | 22g | 9g | 38g | 0g | 2g |
Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.
Crack Burgers: The Juiciest, Most Addictive Burger You’ll Ever Make
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
These juicy Crack Burgers are loaded with cheddar, crispy bacon, and ranch seasoning—your new weeknight (or weekend!) obsession.
Ingredients
- 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
- Hamburger buns
- Lettuce, tomato, mustard, mayo (for topping)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix together ground chuck, sour cream, ranch mix, bacon, and cheese.
2. Shape mixture into 6 patties, pressing a dimple into the center of each.
3. Grill or pan-fry burgers over medium heat until cooked to your desired doneness.
4. Serve on toasted buns with lettuce, tomato, mustard, mayo, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meat to keep it juicy.
Wet hands with cold water to form patties more easily.
Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Dinner
- Method: Grilling, Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 38g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
