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

If you love a burger with a kick, this recipe is for you. We blend ground beef with tangy hot sauce and a special seasoning blend for layers of spicy, zesty flavor. Topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese, crispy fried onions and a generous swipe of creamy ranch dressing, these burgers are the ultimate comfort food with a fiery twist.

Alongside, we serve crispy garlic potato wedges that are perfectly seasoned and baked to golden perfection. The cool ranch dressing balances the heat, making every bite satisfying. Get ready to fire up your taste buds!

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Ingredients

12 ounce PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Frank's Hot SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce Frank's Seasoning BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 cup Monterey Jack CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Crispy Fried OnionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Potato BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Buttermilk Ranch DressingView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 teaspoon (tsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut potatoes into wedges. Toss with 2 tsp olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
2. In a bowl, combine ground beef, Frank’s hot sauce, Frank’s seasoning blend, salt and pepper. Mix gently and form into 2 patties.
3. Heat remaining 2 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness. During the last minute, top each patty with Monterey Jack cheese and cover to melt.
4. Toast potato buns in the skillet or oven until lightly golden.
5. Spread buttermilk ranch dressing on the bottom half of each bun. Place the cheeseburger patty on top, then add crispy fried onions. Close with the top bun.
6. Serve burgers with garlic potato wedges on the side. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different cheese?

Yes, cheddar or pepper jack would work well.

Can I make the potato wedges ahead?

They are best fresh, but you can reheat them in the oven at 400°F for 5 minutes.

Is there a substitute for Frank's seasoning?

You can use a mix of paprika, cayenne, garlic powder and onion powder.