The Hidden Valley Ranch - "Crack Burger"

The BURGER that will change your IDEA of burgers

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The BURGER that will change your IDEA of burgers

Have you ever bitten into a burger so good it made you pause and wonder if it's real? Today, I'm sharing a recipe so addictive, it's been dubbed the 'Crack Burger.' Imagine a burger that's so irresistibly delicious, your taste buds will beg for more. A Burger that is infused with the tantalizing flavors of Hidden Valley Ranch and a cheese mixture that's out of this world. In the next few minutes, I'm going to reveal the secrets to crafting this masterpiece right in your backyard. If you think you know burgers, think again. Welcome to the next level of griddle cooking!"

Author
Elite BBQ Smokers (Jason Hardee)
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Servings
2
Category

Beef

Cuisine

Amercian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 80/20 Ground Beef
  • Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning (dry)
  • Elite BBQ Smokers SPG (Salt, Pepper, Garlic)
  • Chopped Onions
  • Melted Butter
  • Burger Buns (Sara Lee Artesano, Nature's Own Crafted, or St. Pierre Brioche)
  • 4 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup Duke's Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Crumbled Bacon
  • Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning (to taste)

Directions

  1. Form burger patties and season both sides and edges with Hidden Valley Ranch and SPG.
  2. In a bowl, mix shredded cheddar, mayo, crumbled bacon, and ranch seasoning. Set aside.
  3. Brush melted butter on buns and set aside.
  4. Preheat the griddle with hot and cool zones. Brown the onions first and move to the cool side.
  5. Grill patties on the hot zone until just shy of desired doneness.
  6. Toast the buttered buns on the hot zone until golden.
  7. Top burgers with onions and cheese mix. Cover to steam and melt.
  8. Stack it up and enjoy every bite.