Loaded Cheese Burger (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 6 hamburger buns, preferably brioche.
02 - 2 tablespoons of ranch mix.
03 - 1 cup of cheddar, shredded.
04 - 6 slices of cheese.
05 - 1/2 cup crispy bacon bits (approximately 6 strips).
06 - 1/4 cup of sour cream.
07 - Pickles for topping.
08 - Caramelized onions.
09 - 1.5 lbs of ground beef (80/20 ratio).
10 - Your go-to burger sauce.

# Instructions:

01 - Fry bacon pieces until crunchy, then crumble and keep aside.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cheddar, sour cream, ranch mix, and bacon.
03 - Shape the mixture into six patties, about a quarter pound each.
04 - Heat grill and cook patties for 5 minutes on one side, 4 on the other. Melt cheese on top during the last minute by covering it.
05 - Pop patties onto brioche buns and add your favorite toppings.

# Notes:

01 - Feel free to replace sour cream with Greek yogurt.
02 - Using other beef ratios can impact how juicy the patties turn out.
03 - Gently mix the beef to keep the texture soft.
04 - These are tastiest when served hot off the grill.
05 - A winner for backyard barbecues!
06 - Patties can be prepped beforehand if needed.