Spicy Cheeseburgers with Fried Onions, Garlic Potato Wedges &Amp; Creamy Ranch Sauce

If you love hot sauce with every meal, these burgers are for you. We blend ground beef patties with both tangy hot sauce AND Frank’s seasoning for layers of spicy, zesty flavor, then top them with Monterey Jack for the melt-factor.

They’re sandwiched between toasted potato buns and topped with crispy fried onions and a generous swipe of creamy ranch for cooling contrast. After all, how does that old saying go-‘hot sauce and spice makes everything nice’? That sounds right to us.

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Ingredients

12 ounce PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Buttermilk Ranch DressingView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce Frank's Seasoning BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Frank's Hot SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 cup Monterey Jack CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Potato BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Crispy Fried OnionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 teaspoon Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 450°F. Wash and dry potatoes. Cut into ½-inch-thick wedges. Toss on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, half the garlic powder and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Roast until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes.
2. While potatoes roast, in a small bowl, combine sour cream, ranch dressing and remaining garlic powder; season with salt and pepper. For extra heat, add a dash of hot sauce, but save some for the patties.
3. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Frank’s Seasoning, a dash of Frank’s hot sauce and salt. Form into two patties, each slightly wider than a burger bun. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook patties until browned and cooked to desired doneness, 3-5 minutes per side. In the last 1-2 minutes, top with Monterey Jack; cover to melt cheese.
4. While patties cook, halve and toast buns. Spread cut sides with creamy ranch sauce, then fill with patties and crispy fried onions. Divide burgers between plates and serve with potato wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different cheese?

Yes, you can substitute Monterey Jack with cheddar, pepper jack or your favorite melting cheese.

Can I make the potato wedges ahead of time?

Potato wedges are best served fresh, but you can reheat them in the oven at 400°F for a few minutes to crisp them up.

Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?

Yes, ground turkey works well. Just adjust cooking time as needed and ensure it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.