Description
These New Crack Burgers are a juicy and flavorful twist on classic burgers, combining ground chuck with sour cream, ranch dressing mix, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese. Perfectly grilled to your desired doneness and served on toasted buns with fresh toppings, they’re sure to become your new favorite burger recipe.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb ground chuck
- 3 Tbsp sour cream
- 2 Tbsp ranch dressing mix
- ⅓ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For Serving
- Hamburger buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Mustard
- Mayo
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix gently using your hands or a sturdy spoon until evenly distributed, being careful not to overmix to avoid tough burgers.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into 6 evenly sized hamburger patties. Use a burger press or the lid of a container for uniformity. Press a small dimple into the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking. Wet your hands with cold water to prevent sticking.
- Preheat Grill or Skillet: Heat your grill pan, outdoor grill, or skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Grill Patties: Cook the patties on the grill or skillet over medium heat. Flip carefully to avoid breaking and do not press down on the patties. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness: 130-135°F for medium-rare, 140-145°F for medium, and 160°F for well-done. Allow the burgers to rest for a few minutes after cooking to redistribute juices.
- Serve: Place the cooked patties on hamburger buns and top with lettuce, tomato, mustard, and mayo. Toast buns beforehand for added crispiness and add additional toppings like pickles, onions, or avocado if desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix the ground meat to keep burgers tender.
- Wet your hands with cold water to easily shape patties without sticking.
- Press a small dimple in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
- Preheat your grill or skillet before cooking for even results.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness and food safety.
- Let burgers rest post-cooking to maintain juiciness.
- Toast buns for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
