Marinated Bacon Ranch Cheeseburgers
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ lb. ground chuck (80% lean)
- 1 24 oz. bottle Hidden Valley® Original Ranch Dressing
- 1 ½ tablespoons canola oil
- 4 slices American cheese cheddar works well, too
- 8 strips cooked bacon
- 4 large burger buns
- 4 leaves iceberg lettuce
- 4-8 slices vine-ripened tomato
Instructions
- Divide the meat into 4 portions of equal size.
- Handle the meat gently and mold them into 4 patties, each ¾ inch thick. (Any thicker and the middles won’t sufficiently cook per the cooking times/temperatures below.)
- Use your thumb to create deep indentations in the middle of each one.
- Place the burger patties on a plate and generously drizzle Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing over them. Use your hands to evenly coat each burger. (Yes, it’s a little messy.)
- Cover the plate with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerated for 15-30 minutes prior to cooking.
- Grilling
- Heat the grill to medium-high and close the lid for 5 minutes.
- Add the burger patties to the grill and close the lid. Cook for about 4 minutes on the first side, until the bottom is golden brown and slightly charred.
- Use a spatula to flip the patties. Heat for 4 minutes for medium-rare. Increase by a minute or two for medium/medium-well burgers.
- Top the burgers with cheese during the last minute of cooking and close the lid to allow the cheese to melt.
- Remove the burgers from the grill and place onto a fresh bun. Top with bacon and desired toppings and serve!
- Note: You may choose to cook your bacon on the grill as well.
Stove Top
- *A Cast Iron Skillet should be used if possible.
- It’s preferable that you cook the bacon in the same pan that you’re using for the burgers and leave the drippings in the pan to cook the burgers in.
- (Otherwise, add 1 ½ tablespoons canola oil to the pan over medium-high heat.)
- Add the burgers to the preheated pan; ensure there’s enough room around each so that they’re not touching. (Otherwise, cook in batches.)
- Cook for about 4 minutes on the first side, until the bottoms are golden brown and slightly charred.
- Use a thin spatula to flip the patty. Heat for 4 minutes for medium-rare. Increase by a minute or two for medium/medium-well burgers.
- Add the cheese during the last minute of cooking and place a lid on top to allow the cheese to melt. (A large plate works as well.)
- Remove the burger from the pan and place onto a fresh bun. You may choose to toast the inside of the bun in the pan with the bacon drippings or butter as well.
- Top with bacon and additional burger toppings and enjoy!
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