Effortless Crack Burger (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 6 soft brioche buns.
02 - 1/2 cup crispy bacon bits (about 6 slices).
03 - 2 spoons ranch powder.
04 - Pickles for topping.
05 - 6 slices of your favorite cheese.
06 - 1.5 pounds of ground beef, 80/20 mix.
07 - 1 cup cheddar, shredded.
08 - A splash of burger sauce.
09 - 1/4 cup sour cream.
10 - Caramelized onions to taste.

# Instructions:

01 - Fry up the bacon until crunchy, crumble it once cool, leave it for later.
02 - In a big bowl, toss together the beef, cheddar, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and bacon pieces.
03 - Divide into six even portions, then shape into patties weighing a quarter-pound each.
04 - Heat griddle, grill first side for 5 minutes, flip and cook 4 more minutes, top with sliced cheese, cover for 60 seconds.
05 - Pop the patties onto the brioche buns, add your choice of fixings, and serve right away.

# Notes:

01 - Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt if you'd like.
02 - Using different beef fat ratios changes the texture.
03 - Gently mix the beef to avoid making tough patties.
04 - These taste best when eaten hot off the griddle.
05 - Perfect meal for a backyard barbecue.
06 - You can prep patties ahead of time for convenience.

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