Description
A juicy gourmet cheeseburger featuring ranch dressing, crispy bacon, and loaded with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs 80/20 Ground Beef (680g)
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt (6g)
- 1 tsp Black Pepper (2g)
- 4 slices Sharp Orange Cheddar (approx 115g)
- 8 strips Thick-Cut Smoked Bacon (approx 225g)
- 4 large Brioche Buns (280g, buttered and toasted)
- 1/2 cup Creamy Ranch Dressing (120ml)
- 1 tsp Dried Dill (2g)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Chives (8g, chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients. Chop your chives, measure out all your ingredients, and keep them within arm’s reach.
- Forming the patties: Mix ground beef, kosher salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Divide into four portions, roll into balls, then flatten into patties.
- Bacon bliss: Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then transfer to paper towels.
- Grill those burgers! Sear patties on high heat for about 4–5 minutes. Flip, add cheddar, and cook for another 3–4 minutes.
- Toasting the buns: Butter the insides of the buns and toast in the same skillet until golden brown.
- Assemble your Crack Burger: Layer the bottom bun with a cheeseburger patty, crispy bacon, ranch dressing, dill, and chives, then top with the bun.
Notes
Consider variations such as BBQ, mushroom & Swiss, or avocado crema for a twist on the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: burgers, cheeseburger, gourmet, ranch, bacon, comfort food