Crack Burgers: Your New Go-To Burger Recipe
Crack Burgers are a juicy, flavorful twist on the classic burger, packed with savory sour cream, ranch dressing mix, and crispy bacon mixed right into the patty. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and your favorite fresh burger fixings, these burgers are a deliciously satisfying meal perfect for grilling or stovetop cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 burgers
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Burger Patties
- 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
Additional Ingredients
- Hamburger buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Mustard
- Mayo
Instructions
- Prepare the Burger Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, and cooked crumbled bacon. Gently mix everything until all the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
- Form the Patties: Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape each into flat, evenly sized patties that will cook thoroughly and fit your buns well.
- Cook the Patties: Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Place the patties on the hot surface and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- Add Cheese: In the last minute of cooking, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each patty. Cover the skillet or close the grill lid briefly to let the cheese melt perfectly onto the burgers.
- Assemble the Burgers: Toast the hamburger buns if desired. Place the cooked patties on the bottoms of the buns, then top with lettuce, tomato slices, mustard, and mayo according to your preferences. Cap with the top buns and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ground chuck with about 15-20% fat content for juicy burgers.
- Cooking times may vary depending on burger thickness and grill or stovetop heat.
- Feel free to add other toppings such as pickles or onions to enhance flavor.
- For even cooking, avoid pressing down on the patties with a spatula while cooking to retain juices.
- If you like, you can prepare the patties ahead of time and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before cooking.