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

If you love a little heat with your burgers, this recipe is for you. We blend ground beef with tangy hot sauce and a special seasoning blend for layers of spicy, zesty flavor, then top with Monterey Jack cheese for the ultimate melt. Nestled between toasted potato buns, these burgers are finished with crispy fried onions and a generous swipe of creamy ranch dressing for a cooling contrast.

After all, how does that old saying go-‘hot sauce and spice makes everything nice’? That sounds right to us. Serve with crispy garlic potato wedges on the side for a complete meal that’s sure to satisfy.

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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 1/2-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. If you like things spicy, add a dash of hot sauce-just be sure to save some for forming your 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 (four for 4 servings), each slightly wider than a burger bun. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add patties and cook until browned and cooked to desired doneness, 3-5 minutes per side. In the last 1-2 minutes, top patties with Monterey Jack; cover pan 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 provolone for a different flavor.

Can I make the potato wedges ahead of time?

Yes, you can roast the wedges up to 2 hours in advance and reheat in a 400°F oven for 5 minutes before serving.

How do I store leftovers?

Store leftover burgers and wedges separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat burgers in a skillet and wedges in the oven.