Crispy Bacon Burgers (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy patties loaded with bacon, cheddar, ranch dressing and perfect seasonings for the ultimate homemade burger experience.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
03 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
07 - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
08 - ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
09 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 - ¼ cup ranch dressing
11 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
12 - 4 brioche buns
13 - 2 tablespoons butter
14 - Lettuce, tomato, and pickles

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until everything is well combined.
02 - Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into burger patties.
03 - Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the burgers for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired doneness.
04 - While the burgers cook, butter the brioche buns and toast them in a pan until golden brown.
05 - Place each patty on a toasted bun. Add lettuce, tomato, and pickles if desired.
06 - Serve hot and dig into the juiciest burger ever!

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - For added crunch, you can top burgers with crispy fried onions or extra bacon strips.
02 - Add more ranch dressing or spicy jalapeños for extra flavor.
03 - Leftover patties can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.