Description
The ultimate Triple-Layer Pepper Jack Bacon Smash Burger with Sriracha Ranch Swirl brings together spicy pepper jack cheese, crispy bacon, and a zesty sriracha ranch sauce. This gourmet burger features a triple-layer construction for amazing texture and bold flavors that will satisfy any craving.
Ingredients
1 pound high-quality ground beef (80/20)
6 slices pepper jack cheese
6 strips thick-cut bacon
3 brioche or pretzel burger buns
3 tablespoons sriracha sauce
6 tablespoons ranch dressing
4 lettuce leaves
2 large tomatoes, sliced
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter for bun toasting
Instructions
1. Cook bacon strips until crispy, set aside on paper towels
2. Mix sriracha sauce and ranch dressing to create sriracha ranch swirl
3. Form ground beef into 6 thin patties, season with salt and pepper
4. Heat griddle or heavy skillet over medium-high heat
5. Place patties on hot surface and smash down with spatula for 2-3 minutes
6. Flip patties, add pepper jack cheese slices, cook another 2 minutes
7. Toast burger buns with butter until golden brown
8. Spread sriracha ranch swirl on bottom bun
9. Layer first patty with cheese, add bacon, then second patty
10. Add lettuce, tomato, more sriracha ranch swirl
11. Top with third patty and cheese, finish with top bun
12. Secure with toothpick if needed, serve immediately
Notes
For best results, use 80/20 ground beef for juicy patties
Don’t overwork the meat when forming patties
Make sure griddle is very hot for proper smashing technique
Adjust sriracha amount in sauce to your heat preference
Can substitute brioche buns with pretzel or potato buns
Best served immediately while cheese is still melted
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 850
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1450mg
- Fat: 58g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 165mg