Crack Burgers: Your New Go-To Burger Recipe
Crack Burgers are juicy, flavorful patties packed with ground chuck, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, crispy bacon, and cheddar cheese. These burgers are easy to make, with a tender, moist texture and a rich taste that will quickly make them your new go-to burger recipe. Perfect for grilling and customizing with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 6 burgers 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Scale
Main 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
For Serving
- Hamburger buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Mustard
- Mayo
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix gently until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Be careful not to overmix to avoid tough burgers.
- Form Patties: Shape the meat mixture into 6 evenly sized hamburger patties. Press a small dimple in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking. Wet your hands with cold water before forming to avoid sticking.
- Grill Patties: Preheat your grill, grill pan, or skillet to medium heat. Cook the patties carefully, flipping once, until they reach your preferred doneness: 130-135°F for medium-rare, 140-145°F for medium, or 160°F for well done. Avoid pressing down to keep them juicy.
- Rest and Serve: Let the burgers rest for a few minutes off the heat to allow juices to redistribute. Serve on toasted hamburger buns with lettuce, tomato, mustard, mayo, and any other desired toppings like pickles, onions, or avocado.
Notes
- Do not overmix the ground meat to keep the burgers tender.
- Wet your hands with cold water before shaping patties to prevent sticking.
- Press a dimple in the center of each patty to avoid puffing up while cooking.
- Preheat the grill or skillet before cooking the patties.
- Use a meat thermometer for perfectly cooked burgers.
- Let the burgers rest after cooking to lock in juices.
- Toast buns for added texture and flavor.
- Customize toppings to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger with bun and standard toppings
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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