Crack Burger Recipe
Crack Burger Recipe transforms a regular burger with Cheddar, ranch seasoning, bacon, and a creamy sauce.
Equipment
- Food scale
- Electric griddle or flat-top griddle, or large cast iron skillet
- Burger Press or flat spatula
Ingredients
Patties
- 1.5 pounds ground beef 80/20 very cold
- ⅓ cup cooked and crumbled bacon 5-6 slices
- ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons sour cream full-fat
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt
- Pepper
Crack Sauce
- ½ cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish (I like Heinz)
- 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce or to taste (I use Frank's original)
To Finish
- 8 slices sharp Cheddar cheese
- 4-8 buns brioche buns plus softened butter
- 4-8 slices leaf lettuce
- 4-8 slices tomato
- dill pickle chips optional, for topping
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all patty ingredients. Gently knead with your hands until just combined; don’t overwork the meat. Divide into 8 loose 3-ounce balls and keep chilled.
- Heat a large electric or flat-top griddle to hot (400–450°F). Whisk together all crack sauce ingredients in a small bowl and chill until ready to use.
- Place 2 beef balls on the hot surface. Immediately cover each with parchment and smash down using a burger press or heavy spatula until about ¼-inch thin. Hold for 10 seconds to form a crust. Peel off parchment paper and season with a pinch of pepper.
- Cook 60-90 sec until the edges are browned and juices bubble through the top. Flip and top with a slice of cheese. Cover to melt the cheese and cook 30-45 sec more. Transfer to a plate. If making doubles, stack two patties together while hot.
- Butter the buns and toast cut-side down on the cooler side of the griddle until golden.
- Spread crack sauce on both bun halves. Layer with lettuce, tomato, a single or double patty, and pickles if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
If the patty breaks apart when flipping, just press it back together and add the cheese. Covering the patties with a lid while the cheese melts helps it get extra gooey.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burgerCalories: 762kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 35gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 923mgPotassium: 470mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1083IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 223mgIron: 2mg
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