Crack Burgers: Your New Go-To Burger Recipe
Crack Burgers are juicy, flavorful hamburgers made with a blend of ground chuck, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, bacon, and cheddar cheese. This recipe creates six rich and moist patties that grill beautifully without puffing up. Perfect for a delicious backyard cookout or quick weeknight dinner, these burgers are easy to make and endlessly customizable with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 6 burgers 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
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
- 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 using your hands or a sturdy spoon just until evenly distributed, being careful not to overmix to prevent tough burgers.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into six evenly sized hamburger patties. Wet your hands with cold water to prevent sticking. Press a small dimple in the center of each patty to help them cook evenly and prevent puffing during grilling.
- Grill Patties: Preheat your grill, grill pan, or skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties carefully, flipping once, until they reach your desired doneness—130-135°F for medium-rare, 140-145°F for medium, or 160°F for well done. Avoid pressing down on the patties to keep them juicy. Let rest for a few minutes after cooking.
- Serve: Toast the buns if desired. Assemble the burgers with lettuce, tomato, mustard, mayo, and any additional toppings you like. Enjoy immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep burgers tender.
- Wet your hands before forming patties to prevent sticking.
- Press a dimple in each patty to avoid puffing up during cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer for perfectly cooked burgers.
- Allow burgers to rest after cooking to redistribute juices.
- Toast buns for added texture and flavor.
- Customize toppings to your preference for variety.
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