Crack Burgers
Crack Burgers are indulgent, juicy burgers topped with melty cheese, crispy bacon, and a savory sauce that will keep you coming back for more. Perfect for any cookout or weeknight dinner!
Equipment
- 1 grill or grill pan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 spatula
- 1 meat thermometer
- 1 small saucepan
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 pieces burger buns
- 8 slices crispy bacon
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon relish
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt and pepper
- optional lettuce Optional topping.
- optional tomato Optional topping.
- optional pickles Optional topping.
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- In a mixing bowl, gently shape the ground beef into 4 equal patties, about ½ inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a small saucepan, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, and garlic powder. Mix well to create the sauce and set aside.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Place the burger patties on the grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip the burgers.
- After flipping, place a slice of cheese on each patty and continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- While the burgers are cooking, toast the burger buns on the grill for about 1-2 minutes, until golden.
- Assemble the burgers by spreading sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Place the burger patty on top, followed by 2 slices of crispy bacon.
- Add optional toppings like lettuce, tomato, and pickles, and cover with the top bun.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can mix in seasonings or chopped herbs into the ground beef before forming the patties.
Adjust the sauce ingredients to suit your taste preferences; add hot sauce if you like it spicy!
Serve with fries, onion rings, or a salad for a complete meal.