Spicy Cheeseburgers with Fried Onions and Garlic Potato Wedges

If you love heat with every bite, these spicy cheeseburgers are for you. We blend ground beef with tangy hot sauce and a signature seasoning blend for layers of zesty flavor, then top with Monterey Jack for the ultimate melt. Nestled between toasted potato buns, these patties get a crunchy topping of fried onions and a generous swipe of creamy ranch dressing to cool things down.

On the side, crispy garlic potato wedges round out the meal. They’re tossed with garlic powder and roasted until golden and tender. The combination of spicy, creamy, and crunchy makes every mouthful satisfying. Get ready for a burger night that brings the heat!

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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 oven rack to middle position and preheat 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 generous pinch of salt and pepper. Roast until browned and tender, 20–25 minutes.
2. While potatoes roast, make the ranch sauce: 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 bun. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add patties and cook until browned and cooked to your liking, 3–5 minutes per side. In the last 1–2 minutes, top with Monterey Jack cheese and cover the pan to melt.
4. While patties cook, halve and toast the potato buns. Spread cut sides with the creamy ranch sauce. Fill buns with patties and top with crispy fried onions. Serve burgers with potato wedges on the side. (Ground beef is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 160°F.)

Useful Cookware

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Baking Sheet

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Large Bowl

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Large Pan

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Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different cheese?

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

How do I make the potato wedges extra crispy?

Spread them in a single layer on the baking sheet and avoid overcrowding. Roast at high heat without flipping too early.

Can I make the ranch sauce ahead of time?

Absolutely. Store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir before using.