Description
Crack Burgers are juicy, flavor-packed burgers loaded with a creamy, cheesy bacon ranch topping that make them irresistibly delicious. This family-friendly recipe brings together tender beef patties with a crave-worthy crack sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or backyard cookout.
Ingredients
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For the Burgers
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
For the Crack Sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped (about 6 slices)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
For Topping
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crack Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped cooked bacon, and green onions. Stir until well mixed and creamy. Set aside.
- Form the Burger Patties: In a large bowl, mix the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until just combined. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty slightly larger than your buns.
- Cook the Burgers: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired doneness. Remove from heat and let them rest for 2 minutes.
- Toast the Buns: While the patties rest, lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a skillet until golden.
- Assemble the Crack Burgers: Spread a generous spoonful of the crack sauce on the bottom bun. Add the burger patty, then top with lettuce, tomato, and pickles. Spoon more crack sauce on the top bun and close the burger.
- Serve: Serve immediately with your favorite sides and enjoy the cheesy, bacon-packed goodness of crack burgers!
Notes
- Use 80/20 ground beef for juicier burgers.
- The crack sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Add jalapeños for a spicy kick or swap cheddar for pepper jack cheese.
- Great for meal prep—store cooked patties and sauce separately.
- To lighten it up, use ground turkey and light cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1260mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
