Crack Burgers Cheddar Bacon (Print-Friendly Version)

Savor beef patties packed with cheddar, ranch, and bacon, stacked on toasted buns with your favorite toppings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef Patties

01 - 900 g ground beef, 80/20 blend
02 - 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
03 - 100 g shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 50 g cooked bacon bits
05 - 0.5 tsp garlic powder
06 - 0.5 tsp onion powder
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Assembly

09 - 6 burger buns

→ Toppings (optional)

10 - Lettuce leaves
11 - Sliced tomato
12 - Pickle slices
13 - Crispy fried onions
14 - Ranch dressing
15 - Barbecue sauce

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Combine ground beef, ranch seasoning, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Gently mix until ingredients are uniformly distributed, avoiding overmixing.
03 - Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions. Form each portion into a patty and create a shallow indent in the center of each to prevent puffing during cooking.
04 - Grill or sear the patties for 4–5 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 71°C (medium).
05 - Place burger buns cut-side down on the grill or skillet and toast for 1–2 minutes until golden.
06 - Arrange burger patties on toasted buns and add preferred toppings such as lettuce, tomato, pickles, crispy fried onions, ranch dressing, or barbecue sauce. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips:

01 - For juicier burgers, avoid pressing the patties with a spatula while cooking.