BBQ Ranch Bacon Cheeseburgers

Ingredients

Contains: milk, wheat (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 2 pounds ground sirloin beef
• 1 (1 ounce) package ranch salad and seasoning mix
• 1/2 cup Hunt's® Original Barbecue Sauce
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 (2.1 ounce) package fully cooked bacon, heated
• 6 slices Monterey Jack cheese, each slice cut diagonally into 2 triangles
• 1 (16 ounce) package French bread rolls, sliced in half lengthwise, toasted
• 6 leaves green leaf lettuce
• French-fried onions (optional)

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, about 400°F (204°C), and lightly coat the grates with nonstick cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, gently mix the ground sirloin with the ranch salad and seasoning mix until just combined. Shape into 6 patties slightly wider than the rolls and press a shallow dimple into the center of each.

3. Grill the patties 4 to 5 minutes per side, until the centers reach 160°F (71°C) in the thickest part.

4. In the last minute of cooking, place 2 cheese triangles on each patty to melt.

5. While the burgers cook, stir the Hunt's Original Barbecue Sauce and ranch dressing together in a small bowl.

6. Heat the fully cooked bacon in a skillet or microwave until hot, then cut the strips to fit the burgers.

7. Toast the cut sides of the roll halves on the grill or in a skillet until golden. Spread the barbecue ranch sauce on the bottom halves.

8. Layer lettuce, a cheeseburger patty, bacon, and French-fried onions if using on each roll bottom. Close with the top halves and serve warm.