Juicy Bacon Cheddar Ranch Burgers (Print)
Juicy beef patties topped with crispy bacon, melted cheddar, and tangy ranch-mayo sauce on toasted brioche buns.
# What You Need:
→ For the Burgers
01 - 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - ½ tsp black pepper
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
→ For the Crack Sauce
06 - ½ cup mayonnaise
07 - 2 tbsp ranch dressing
08 - 1 tbsp chopped chives
09 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
10 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
→ Toppings
11 - 8 slices cooked crispy bacon
12 - 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
13 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
14 - 1 large tomato, sliced
15 - 4 brioche burger buns, toasted
16 - ¼ cup sliced pickles
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Form into 4 equal patties, pressing a slight dimple in the center of each to prevent puffing during cooking.
02 - Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
03 - Place patties on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is reached. During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese and cover to allow melting.
04 - While burgers cook, whisk together mayonnaise, ranch dressing, chives, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
05 - Lightly toast the brioche buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
06 - Spread crack sauce generously on both halves of each bun. On the bottom bun, layer shredded lettuce, the cheesy burger patty, 2 slices of crispy bacon, tomato slices, and pickles. Crown with the top bun.
07 - Serve immediately while burgers are hot and juicy.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The crispy bacon and sharp cheddar create layers of savory crunch in every single bite
- That crack sauce hits every flavor note and keeps people coming back for seconds
02 -
- Let the patties rest for five minutes after grilling so all those juices redistribute instead of running out onto your plate
- The crack sauce needs at least fifteen minutes in the fridge for the flavors to meld together properly
03 -
- Make the crack sauce up to two days ahead so the flavors have even more time to develop
- Cook your bacon in the oven at 400 degrees for fifteen minutes for perfectly crispy results without the mess