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

If you love hot sauce with every meal, these spicy cheeseburgers 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.

These burgers are served alongside garlic potato wedges roasted until golden and tender. The creamy ranch sauce doubles as a spread for the buns and a dip for the wedges. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that packs a punch.

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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 teaspoon 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 on middle rack 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 beef, Frank’s Seasoning, a dash of hot sauce and salt. Form into two patties (four patties 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 of cooking, 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. Ground Beef is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 160°F.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different cheese?

Yes, cheddar, pepper jack or provolone work well as substitutes for Monterey Jack.

How do I make the ranch sauce from scratch?

Combine sour cream with buttermilk, mayonnaise and dried herbs like dill, parsley and chives. Adjust to taste.

Can I bake the patties instead of pan-frying?

Yes, bake at 400°F for about 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway. Add cheese in the last 2 minutes.