Crack Burgers: Your New Go-To Burger Recipe
Crack Burgers are a juicy and flavorful homemade burger packed with cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, sour cream, and ranch dressing mix. This easy recipe combines all these ingredients into the ground chuck for an indulgent, cheesy, moist burger that’s perfect for grilling and topping with your favorite fresh vegetables and condiments.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 6 burgers 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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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
Toppings & Serving
- Hamburger buns
- Lettuce (as desired)
- Tomato slices (as desired)
- Mustard (to taste)
- Mayo (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix gently with your hands or a sturdy spoon until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Be careful not to overmix to avoid tough burgers.
- Form Patties: Divide the mixture evenly and shape into 6 hamburger patties. Ensure they are uniform in size and thickness for even cooking. Press a small dimple in the center of each patty to prevent puffing while grilling. Wet your hands with cold water before shaping to prevent sticking.
- Grill Patties: Preheat your grill, grill pan, or skillet to medium heat. Cook the patties carefully, flipping once to avoid breakage. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness: 130-135°F for medium-rare, 140-145°F for medium, and 160°F for well-done. Avoid pressing the patties while grilling to keep them juicy. After cooking, let the burgers rest for a few minutes.
- Serve: Place the patties on toasted hamburger buns and add your preferred toppings such as lettuce, tomato, mustard, and mayo. Feel free to add extras like pickles, onions, or avocado for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep burgers tender.
- Pressing a dimple in patties helps prevent uneven puffing during grilling.
- Preheat grill or pan before adding burgers for even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to achieve the desired doneness safely.
- Let burgers rest after cooking to retain juices and flavor.
- Toast buns for a crunchy texture and enhanced flavor.
- Customize toppings to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (without toppings and bun)
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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