Description
A juicy bacon ranch cheeseburger that blends savory beef, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing for a perfect family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 burger buns (toasted)
- Lettuce, tomato, pickles (as desired)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ranch Dressing: Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, minced garlic, onion powder, fresh herbs (like chives and parsley), salt, and pepper. Let it sit in the fridge.
- Cook the Bacon: Cook your bacon over medium heat until crispy. Set aside on paper towels.
- Make the Patties: Mix ground beef with salt and pepper, form patties larger than the buns.
- Grill the Patties: Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side, adding cheese during the last minute.
- Toast the Buns: Toast the buns on the grill or skillet until golden brown.
- Assemble the Burgers: Layer buns with lettuce, cheesy patty, bacon, ranch dressing, tomato, and pickles.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate with fries or a salad.
Notes
Feel free to customize toppings and adjust seasonings. Let the meat rest before cooking for juicier patties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: burger, bacon, ranch, cheeseburger, family recipe