Ranch Burgers and Cheese on a Pretzel Bun

These grilled Cheesy Ranch Burgers are satisfying and straightforward to cook. They are packed cheese and the bold flavor of ranch.

Add your favorite burger toppings and serve it up on a pretzel bun for the well-balanced, straightforward dinner.

Why we love Ranch Burgers

These grilled Cheesy Ranch Burgers are simple to make and only take 4 ingredients. They make the well-balanced weeknight meal. Not only are they straightforward to cook, but they are also packed with flavor and low in calories.

You don’t have to worry about having a bunch of different seasonings on hand. The addition of ranch dressing mix replaces having to use several different seasonings and adds a ton of flavor.

The shredded Monterey jack cheese in each patty means you don’t have to add extra cheese on top. It keeps your burger nice and juicy so you don’t end up with a dry patty.

Ranch Burger Ingredients

• Ground beef
• Ranch dressing mix
• Monterey jack cheese
• Hamburger buns

How to make Ranch Seasoning Burgers

Detailed instructions and measurements to make Cheesy Ranch Burgers are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
2. Combine the ground beef, ranch dressing mix, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese and mix until combined.
3. Form the meat mixture into 4 even burger patties.
4. Grill for 5 minutes, flip, and grill another 5 minutes.
5. Remove from the grill and serve on a bun with your favorite toppings.

How to cook Ranch Burgers on Stove

1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add about 1 tablespoon of oil (we recommend avocado oil).
3. Once the oil is preheated, add the burgers to the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes per side, until cooked through.

How to cook Ranch Burgers in Oven

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
2. Place the burgers on a baking sheet.
3. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, flip them over, and bake an additional 10 minutes.

Ranch Burgers Recipe Tips, Tricks, and FAQs

• Be sure to use nonstick spray on your grill. It will prevent the patties from sticking and falling apart.

Substitutions and alterations

• Ground beef – Ground turkey and ground chicken are excellent substitutes for ground beef. They both pair well with the ranch mix.
• Ranch dressing mix – we do not recommend replacing this mix. You can use generic brand, but we would suggest only using ranch style.
• Shredded monterey jack cheese – sharp cheddar cheese is also great, but you can use any shredded cheese you like.
• Pretzel buns – we find that pretzel buns have a house favorite flavor with these burgers, but any style of hamburger bun works well.

How to serve this Ranch Burger Recipe

• Add your favorite burger toppings like pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, and onion – you can even make some from-scratch pickles with this Dill pickle recipe
• Add extra ranch dressing rather than mayo
• Serve it with your Favorite pasta salad
• Add your favorite fries to the side like these Crispy baked garlic potato wedges

How to keep Ranch Burgers

You can refrigerate or freeze these burgers. Place the fully cooked burgers (without the bun) in an airtight container.

They are good in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and the freezer for up to 6 months.

How to Reheat Ranch Burgers with Cheese

We recommend reheating them in the oven or microwave. If reheating in the microwave, cover with a moist paper towel to prevent them from drying out.