Crack Burger with Bacon Ranch (Print View)
Juicy beef patties topped with crispy bacon, melted cheddar, and a creamy homemade ranch sauce on toasted brioche buns.
# What You Need:
→ Burger Patties
01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - ½ tsp black pepper
04 - ½ tsp garlic powder
→ Crack Sauce
05 - ½ cup mayonnaise
06 - ¼ cup sour cream
07 - ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
→ Toppings
10 - 8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy
11 - 4 slices cheddar cheese
12 - 4 brioche burger buns, toasted
13 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
14 - 1 large tomato, sliced
15 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
16 - Dill pickle slices (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Gently mix ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Form into 4 equal patties, pressing a slight indentation into the center of each.
02 - Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
03 - Cook bacon until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
04 - Grill or pan-fry patties for 3-4 minutes per side until desired doneness. Top each patty with cheddar cheese slice in the last minute, cover, and let melt.
05 - Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, shredded cheddar, ranch seasoning, and chives in a small bowl.
06 - Toast brioche buns until golden.
07 - Spread crack sauce on both bun halves. Layer with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Place cheesy patty on bottom, top with 2 bacon slices, add pickles if desired, cover with top bun, and serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce creates this incredible creamy tangy situation that makes regular burgers feel boring
- Everything can be prepped ahead so you are actually hanging out with friends instead of stuck at the grill
02 -
- Press that indentation into the center of each raw patty or they will puff up like balls
- The sauce needs at least 15 minutes in the fridge for the flavors to really come together
03 -
- Warm the sauce slightly if it has been in the fridge so it melts over the hot patty
- The patties cook fast so have everything else ready before they hit the heat