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Close-up of a juicy beef patty with a glossy oily sheen and crinkled smoky bacon. (Bacon Ranch Crack Burgers)

Bacon Ranch Crack Burgers: The Ultimate Loaded Juicy Burger Recipe

These Bacon Ranch Crack Burgers feature juicy hand-pressed beef, crispy smoky bacon, and blistered cheddar cheese. Topped with a creamy ranch sauce drip on toasted brioche, they are the ultimate high-flavor comfort food experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 780
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Ground Beef 80/20 fat blend for juiciness (680g)
  • 2 tbsp Dry Ranch Seasoning 30ml
  • 8 strips Thick-Cut Bacon Smoky and crinkled
  • 4 slices Sharp Cheddar Cheese For blistering
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Ranch Dressing 120ml
  • 4 units Brioche Buns Toasted and porous
  • 2 tbsp Butter 30ml, softened

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Essential for the perfect sear.
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For seasoning the beef.

Method
 

Prep and Cook
  1. Cook bacon strips in a skillet until crispy and crinkled. Reserve 1 tbsp of fat.
  2. Gently mix beef with dry ranch seasoning and form 4 thick hand-pressed patties.
  3. Sear patties in bacon fat for 3-4 minutes per side to achieve a glossy oily sheen.
  4. Add cheddar slices and place under a broiler for 1 minute until bubbling and browned.
  5. Butter and toast brioche buns. Assemble with patty, bacon, and a heavy drip of ranch dressing.

Notes

Use 80/20 beef for the best texture and sheen.
Broiling the cheese is the secret to the 'crack' burger look.