Crack Burgers 

Crack Burgers are a viral sensation known for their intensely savory, smoky, and cheesy flavor. Ground beef is blended with ranch seasoning, bacon, cheddar, and sour cream—creating insanely juicy, flavorful patties. Cooked "smash-style" for crispy edges and topped with melty cheese, they’re topped with classic fixings and served on toasted buns. In about 22 minutes, you get burgers so addictive they're named after "crack" for a reason. A must‑try for burger lovers craving bold, crowd‑pleasing flavors. (Adapted from Paula Recipes & Cooker of Deliciousness) 

Ingredients

• 1½ lb ground chuck (ideally 80/20 blend)
  
  

• 1/3 cup cooked, crumbled bacon (~4–5 slices)
  
  

• 2 Tbsp ranch dressing mix (dry packet)
  
  

• 3 Tbsp sour cream
  
  

• 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  
  

• Salt, pepper, garlic seasoning (SPG)—for finishing the patties
  
  

• 12 burger buns (toasted in bacon grease optional)
  
  

• 12 slices Colby Jack or cheddar for topping
  
  

• Optional: mayo, mustard, chili sauce, lettuce, tomato
  
  

Directions

1. Prep: Cook and crumble bacon. Reserve some bacon grease for toasting buns if desired. 

2. Mix: In a bowl, combine ground beef, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar, sour cream, and ranch dressing mix. Handle just until combined—avoid overmixing.
   
   

3. Form & Cook: Preheat griddle or cast‑iron skillet to about 400 °F. Form ~4 oz balls, place on hot surface, and press lightly to smash into patties. Season exposed side with SPG. Cook until edges are crispy (~2–3 min), then flip once.
   
   

4. Top: Immediately add sliced Colby Jack (or cheddar) on flipped patties so it melts. Cook until cheese is gooey and patty cooked through.
   
   

5. Toast Buns: Toast buns in reserved bacon grease in the pan for extra flavor.
   
   

6. Assemble: Spread sauce (mayo, mustard & chili sauce combo if using) on buns. Layer lettuce, tomato, burger patty, and any extras. Serve hot.
   
   

Nutrients

(Approximate per burger, yields 6 large burgers)

• Calories: ~550–600 kcal
  
  

• Protein: ~25–30 g
  
  

• Fat: ~35–40 g (rich in saturated fat due to cheese and bacon)
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~30–35 g (including bun)
  
  

• Sodium: high (from ranch mix, bacon, cheese)
  
  

• Fiber: 2–3 g
  
  

• Sugars: ~3–5 g