BBQ Bacon Ranch Burger Recipe
The BBQ Bacon Ranch Burger is a savory and indulgent burger that combines the smoky flavors of barbecue sauce with the richness of bacon and the creaminess of ranch dressing. Here’s a delicious recipe for you to enjoy:
Ingredients:
For the Burger Patties:
- pounds ground beef (80% lean)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembling:
- 4 hamburger buns
- 8 slices of bacon, cooked until crispy
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomato
- Sliced red onion
- Pickles (optional)
Instructions:
Prepare the Burger Patties:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Mix the ingredients until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
Cook the Burger Patties:
- Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat.
- If using a grill, lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium doneness.
- During the last minute of cooking, add a slice of cheddar cheese to each patty and cover the grill to melt the cheese.
Assemble the BBQ Bacon Ranch Burgers:
- While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
- Spread a generous amount of barbecue sauce on the inside of each bun.
- Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun.
- Add a cooked burger patty with melted cheddar cheese on the lettuce.
- Top the patty with 2 slices of crispy bacon.
- Add sliced tomato and sliced red onion.
- Optionally, add pickles if desired.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over the toppings.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve your BBQ Bacon Ranch Burgers immediately with your choice of side dishes, such as coleslaw or potato salad.
These burgers are a mouthwatering combination of smoky, savory, and creamy flavors that are sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Customize them with your favorite ingredients and enjoy the BBQ bacon ranch goodness!