Bacon Cheddar Ranch Burgers!

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 1/2 lbs lean hamburger
• 1 (1 ounce) packet hidden valley ranch dressing mix
• 6 tablespoons barbecue sauce, more if needed and see note
• 1/2 lb bacon
• 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 3 slices marbled cheddar cheese
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 6 lettuce leaves
• 3 slices tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons prepared creamy ranch salad dressing
• 3 hamburger buns, lightly toasted

Recipe

• 1 in bowl, mix together the hamburger and dressing mix packet well.
• 2 shape into 3 patties, set in fridge to chill and firm up.
• 3 meanwhile, in large frying pan, cook bacon sprinkling with the pepper on both sides, drain grease saving 1-2 tbl.
• 4 set bacon aside wrapped in paper towel.
• 5 fry hamburgers in same pan with a little bacon grease til done.
• 6 coat with bbq sauce, top with cheddar slices, cover, heat til cheese is melted. place on bottom buns, top with bacon, onion, lettuce and tomato.
• 7 mix the prepared dressing with the mayo and spread on top buns, place on top.
• 8 *note: i always use sweet baby ray's bbq sauce. other bbq sauces might not work well.