Crack Burgers Bacon Cheddar Ranch (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Burger Mixture

01 - 680 g ground chuck
02 - 45 ml sour cream
03 - 30 ml ranch dressing mix
04 - 55 g cooked and crumbled bacon
05 - 100 g shredded cheddar cheese

→ Assembly and Toppings

06 - 6 hamburger buns
07 - Lettuce leaves
08 - Sliced tomato
09 - Prepared mustard
10 - Mayonnaise

# Instructions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the ground chuck, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese using your hands or a sturdy spoon. Mix until the ingredients are evenly incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
02 - Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape into hamburger patties of uniform size and thickness. Press a shallow dimple in the center of each patty to prevent doming during cooking.
03 - Preheat the grill, grill pan, or skillet over medium heat. Grill the patties to your preferred doneness, flipping carefully to maintain patty integrity. For medium-rare, cook to 54-57°C; for medium, 60-63°C; for well-done, 71°C. Use a thermometer to check doneness and avoid pressing down on the patties to retain moisture. Allow the patties to rest briefly after cooking.
04 - Place each patty on a hamburger bun and garnish with lettuce, tomato, mustard, and mayonnaise. Add optional toppings such as pickles, onions, or avocado as desired. Serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - Wet your hands with cold water to prevent the mixture from sticking when forming patties.
02 - Do not overmix the meat to ensure burgers remain tender.
03 - Toasting the buns enhances texture and flavor.