The Ultimate Crack Burger Recipe
An incredibly addictive burger loaded with bacon, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, and sour cream mixed right into the patty. This crack burger gets its name from how irresistibly delicious it is.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef 80/20 blend
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup bacon crumbles from 6 strips of bacon
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- 6 cheese slices
- 6 brioche hamburger buns
- Burger sauce optional
- Caramelized onions optional
- Pickles optional
Instructions
- Cook six strips of bacon until crispy. Remove from heat and cut into small pieces or break into crumbles. Set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and the bacon crumbles. Mix thoroughly by hand until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form the mixture into six equal patties, each about 1/4 pound. Press a small divot into the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
- Preheat a griddle or cast iron skillet to medium-high heat (350-375°F). Lightly grease the cooking surface.
- Cook the patties for 5 minutes on the first side without moving them. Flip carefully and cook for 4 minutes on the second side.
- Add a slice of cheese to each patty, cover with a lid or metal bowl, and cook for 1 more minute until cheese melts completely.
- Toast the brioche buns on the same griddle face-down for about 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Assemble burgers on toasted buns with desired toppings such as burger sauce, caramelized onions, and pickles. Serve immediately.