Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 grams) ground beef
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- 8 slices cooked bacon
- Lettuce, tomato, and pickles for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, I combine ground beef, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, chopped green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. I mix everything gently with my hands until just combined – overmixing can make the burgers tough!
- Next, I divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form them into patties about 1/2 inch thick. I always press a small dimple in the center with my thumb to prevent the burgers from puffing up during cooking.
- I heat my skillet or grill to medium-high heat and cook the Crack Burgers for about 4-5 minutes on each side. The mayo in the mixture helps create an amazing caramelized crust that’s to die for!
- During the last minute of cooking, I place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty and cover briefly to help it melt perfectly.
- While the patties are cooking, I lightly toast the hamburger buns until they’re just golden brown.
- Finally, I assemble my Crack Burgers by placing each cheesy patty on a toasted bun and topping with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and pickles.
Notes
- Spicy Crack Burgers: Add 1-2 teaspoons of sriracha or hot sauce to the meat mixture
- Southwest Style: Mix in 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning and top with avocado and salsa
- Mushroom Swiss: Swap the cheddar for Swiss cheese and add sautéed mushrooms
- Blue Cheese Bacon: Mix crumbled blue cheese into the patties instead of Parmesan
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg