Ranch Cheddar Burgers


(Found this on Onceamonthmom.com and my family loved the ranch flavor)

Ingredients:

2 lbs ground beef     ( I used Sam's 90% lean)
1 cup shredded or cubed cheddar cheese   (I put almost 2 cups in)
3 Tbsp Ranch Dressing Mix  ( I only used 1 1/2 ranch dressing mix so it wasn't so strong)


Directions:

Combine beef, ranch dressing mix and shredded cheddar cheese.  Shape  patties of equal size and thickness.    Grill patties over direct high heat with the lid closed as much as possible, until cooked to medium doneness - 8-10 minutes, turning once.  Or cook in fry pan on stove top over medium high heat until done.  If desired, during the last minute of grilling, place a slice of cheese on each patty to melt.  Serve warm on hamburger buns with tomatoes, lettuce, ketchup, mayo, ranch dressing if want more :-)


Freezing Directions:

Combine beef, ranch dressing mix and shredded cheddar cheese.  Shape into patties and place a small square of was or parchment paper between each patty and place in freezer bag.  Freeze up to 3 months. To Serve:  Thaw patties.  Grill or fry.