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Marinated Bacon Ranch Cheeseburgers

These juicy bacon ranch cheeseburgers are marinated in creamy ranch dressing for just 15 minutes before being cooked to perfection. You’ve never had a burger with so much flavor! 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 647kcal
Author: Stephanie

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
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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!

Notes

*$1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local food banks.

Nutrition

Calories: 647kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 940mg | Potassium: 620mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 4.5mg | Calcium: 322mg | Iron: 4.6mg