Crack Burgers with Bacon and Cheddar (Print View)
Juicy beef patties topped with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and tangy ranch-mayo sauce on toasted brioche buns.
# What You Need:
→ For the Burgers
01 - 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - ½ tsp black pepper
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
→ For the Crack Sauce
06 - ½ cup mayonnaise
07 - 2 tbsp ranch dressing
08 - 1 tbsp chopped chives
09 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
10 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
→ Toppings
11 - 8 slices cooked crispy bacon
12 - 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
13 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
14 - 1 large tomato, sliced
15 - 4 brioche burger buns, toasted
16 - ¼ cup sliced pickles
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Form into 4 equal patties, pressing a slight dimple in the center of each to prevent puffing during cooking.
02 - Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
03 - Place patties on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is reached. During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese and cover to melt.
04 - While burgers cook, whisk together mayonnaise, ranch dressing, chives, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
05 - Toast the brioche buns on the grill cut-side down or in a toaster until golden brown.
06 - Spread crack sauce generously on both halves of each bun. Layer bottom bun with shredded lettuce, a burger patty with melted cheese, 2 slices of bacon, tomato slices, and pickles. Top with the upper bun.
07 - Serve immediately while hot and juicy for the best flavor and texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce is ridiculously addictive and makes everything taste better
- That crispy bacon and melted cheddar combo never gets old
02 -
- Let the burgers rest for a couple minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute instead of running out everywhere
- Toast the buns right before serving, not ahead of time, or they'll lose that fresh crunch
03 -
- Grill your bacon for a few minutes on the grill for extra smoky flavor
- Warm the pickles slightly in the bacon grease for next-level flavor