Gather all your ingredients: ground chuck, ranch dressing mix, bacon, cheddar cheese, and burger buns.

Cook three slices of bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 7-10 minutes, then chop into smaller pieces.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chuck with the ranch dressing mix and the cooked, chopped bacon. Form this mixture into even burger patties, approximately ¾ inch thick.

Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Place the burger patties on the hot surface and cook for 5-6 minutes on one side until browned, then flip and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes. Add cheddar cheese slices on top of each patty during the last minute.

Lightly toast your burger buns on the grill or in a pan for 1-2 minutes until golden.

Once the burgers are cooked and the cheese is melted, assemble by placing each burger patty on the toasted buns. Add favorite toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, or pickles.