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Close-up of a juicy Crack Burgers with double beef patties, crispy bacon, melted cheese dripping down, lettuce, red onion, and a seeded brioche bun on a wooden board.

Crack Burgers

These Crack Burgers are ultra-juicy, loaded with tangy-spicy crack sauce, melted cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh toppings all stacked on buttery toasted brioche buns. They're a crowd favorite and totally addictive.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air fryer Crack burgers, Burger Crack sauce, Cheap delicious recipes crack burgers, Crack Burgers, Crack burgers Blackstone, Crack burgers recipe, Crack burgers without sour cream, Pioneer Woman Crack burgers
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time (optional): 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 680kcal
Cost: $17

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed skillet (or grill pan)
  • 1 Spatula (Good quality, non-stick safe)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (For burger patties)
  • 1 Small bowl (For crack sauce)
  • 1 set Measuring spoons
  • 1 Sharp knife (For slicing toppings)

Ingredients

For Burger Patties:

  • 1 lb Ground beef - 80/20 blend recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Egg

For Crack Sauce:

  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon Ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Sweet pickle relish
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Hot sauce - Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Seasoned salt - Optional but amazing

For Toppings:

  • 4 Cheddar cheese slices - Sharp preferred
  • 4 Bacon strips - Cooked crispy
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Tomato slices
  • Red onion rings
  • Pickle slices

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, garlic powder, paprika, hot sauce, and seasoned salt (if using). Stir well and taste. Adjust to taste.
  • Gently combine ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and egg in a mixing bowl. Form into 4 patties, slightly wider than your buns. Press a dimple into the center of each to prevent puffing.
    Unmixed ground beef, shredded cheese, mayo, and spices in a blue bowl, ready to be mixed for homemade crack burger patties.
  • Heat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook 3–4 minutes on the first side without pressing. Flip once, add cheese, and cook another 3–4 minutes until done to your preference.
    Juicy beef patties sizzling on a black griddle with golden-brown crusts and bubbling grease, set on a granite countertop in a real homemade kitchen scene.
  • Spread butter on cut sides of buns. Place butter-side-down on a hot surface until golden brown. Watch closely to avoid burning. Keep warm.
    Top-down view of six hamburger buns toasting on a black griddle, with melted butter bubbling around them. Some buns are golden brown on the cut side, others show their soft tops. A bun package is visible on a granite countertop, giving a homemade, real-kitchen feel.
  • Start with the bottom bun, spread on crack sauce. Add lettuce, cheesy patty, bacon, tomato, onion, and pickles. Top with more crack sauce and the top bun.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger | Calories: 680kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1100mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 3.5mg