Description
A juicy, flavor-packed burger featuring a seasoned beef patty, melted cheese, toasted bun, and a crave-worthy special crack sauce with customizable toppings.
Ingredients
Ground beef (80/20 ratio)
Cheese slices (American, cheddar, gouda, or pepper jack)
Brioche buns (or other quality buns)
Mayonnaise
Ketchup
Mustard (Dijon or yellow)
Minced pickles or relish
Garlic powder
Paprika
Lettuce
Tomato slices
Red onion (thinly sliced)
Dill pickle chips
Instructions
1. Mix ground beef with salt and pepper, gently form into patties with a thumb indentation.
2. Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickles, garlic powder, and paprika to create crack sauce.
3. Cook patties on skillet or grill 3-4 minutes per side, add cheese on top to melt.
4. Toast buttered buns until golden.
5. Assemble burgers with sauce, lettuce, tomato, cheesy patty, onion, and pickles.
Notes
Try with different cheeses like Swiss, provolone, or spicy ghost pepper cheese.
Add cayenne or hot sauce to the crack sauce for extra heat.
Top with sautéed mushrooms and caramelized onions for more depth.
Use turkey, chicken, or plant-based patties as alternatives.
Experiment with buns and sauces for endless variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grill, Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: burger, crack burger, cheeseburger, special sauce, beef, comfort food