Ranch Cheddar Burgers - Dump and Go Dinner

21 mins

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

1. In a bowl, combine beef, cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing mix.
2. Gently shape into patties of equal size and thickness. With your thumb, or the back of a spoon, make a shallow indentation about 1 inch wide in the center of each patty. This helps the patties to cook evenly.
3. Grill patties over direct high heat until cooked to medium doneness, turning once.
4. Serve on hamburger buns.

17 mins

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

1. In a bowl, combine beef, cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing mix.
2. Gently shape into patties of equal size and thickness. With your thumb, or the back of a spoon, make a shallow indentation about 1 inch wide in the center of each patty. This helps the patties to cook evenly.
3. Place a small square of waxed paper between each patty and divide patties equally between indicated number of gallon freezer storage bags. Label and freeze.

9 mins

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

1. Thaw: In fridge
2. Grill patties over direct high heat until cooked to medium doneness, 6-8 minutes, turning once.
3. Serve on hamburger buns.