Crack Bacon Cheddar Burgers (Print Version)
Cheesy bacon burgers packed with flavor, topped with sauce and fresh fixings, served on toasted buns.
# Ingredients:
→ Burger Patties
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1 pound ground beef (80/20 or 85/15 blend)
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
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3 tablespoons sour cream
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2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ For Serving
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4 brioche or potato hamburger buns, toasted
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4 slices American cheese or cheddar cheese
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Lettuce leaves
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Tomato slices
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Dill pickle chips
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Sliced onion
→ Optional Crack Sauce
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1 teaspoon ranch seasoning
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1 tablespoon pickle relish or 1 tablespoon pickle juice
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1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
# Steps:
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In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Gently mix until just incorporated, being careful not to overwork the meat.
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Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty. Press a shallow indentation in the center of each to promote even cooking.
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Heat a griddle, cast-iron skillet, or grill over medium-high heat.
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Season both sides of each patty with salt and black pepper. Place patties on the hot surface and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until well browned. Flip and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes more until burgers reach desired doneness.
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During the final minute of cooking, lay one cheese slice on each patty and allow to melt.
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Combine mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, pickle relish or pickle juice, and hot sauce in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and refrigerate until serving.
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Lightly toast brioche or potato buns until golden.
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Spread sauce on the buns. Add lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, onion, and the cheesy burger patty. Cap with bun top and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Chilling the sauce enhances flavor. Pressing a small indentation in each patty helps them keep their shape during cooking.