Juicy bacon ranch cheeseburger (Printable)
Savory beef patties topped with melted cheddar, crispy bacon, and a creamy homemade ranch sauce on toasted brioche buns.
# What You'll Need:
→ Burger Patties
01 - 1 lb ground beef, 80/20 blend
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - ½ tsp black pepper
04 - ½ tsp garlic powder
→ Crack Sauce
05 - ½ cup mayonnaise
06 - ¼ cup sour cream
07 - ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
→ Toppings
10 - 8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy
11 - 4 slices cheddar cheese
12 - 4 brioche burger buns, toasted
13 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
14 - 1 large tomato, sliced
15 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
16 - Dill pickle slices (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, gently mix the ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Form into 4 equal patties, pressing a slight indentation into the center of each to prevent puffing during cooking.
02 - Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
03 - Cook the bacon until crispy; drain on paper towels and set aside.
04 - Grill or pan-fry the burger patties for about 3–4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is reached. In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese, cover, and let melt completely.
05 - In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, shredded cheddar, ranch seasoning, and chives. Mix until well blended and smooth.
06 - Toast the brioche buns until golden brown and lightly crisped.
07 - Spread crack sauce on both halves of each bun. Layer the bottom half with shredded lettuce, tomato slices, and onion. Place the cheesy burger patty on top, add 2 slices of bacon, and add pickles if using. Cover with the top bun and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce alone will make you want to put it on everything, I have caught myself eating it with a spoon straight from the bowl
- That crispy bacon and melty cheddar combination creates the kind of burger that ruins all other burgers for you
02 -
- Do not press down on the burgers with your spatula while cooking, you are literally squeezing out all the juicy goodness
- Let the patties rest for just a couple minutes after cooking, this keeps all those delicious juices inside instead of running all over your plate
03 -
- Invest in an instant read thermometer, 130F yields medium rare while 160F is well done, no more guessing games
- Get your bacon cooking first since it takes longest and can stay warm in the oven while you finish everything else