Doritos BBQ Ranch Smash Burger with Cheddar Flood

A bold smash burger made with BBQ, ranch, and crushed Doritos, finished with a dramatic cheddar cheese flood. The ultimate party-worthy burger.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 burgers

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef ½ cup BBQ sauce ¼ cup ranch dressing ½ cup crushed Doritos (plus extra for topping) 4–8 slices cheddar cheese OR 1½ cups melted cheddar cheese sauce 4 hamburger buns Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Make Burger Mix: Combine beef, BBQ sauce, ranch, and crushed Doritos. Season lightly.
Form Patties: Divide into 8 for doubles or 4 for singles.
Cook Patties: Smash flat on grill/skillet, cook 3–4 minutes per side. Stack doubles if desired.
Cheddar Flood: Option 1 – Melt slices on patties. Option 2 – Pour cheddar sauce over stack.
Toast Buns: Golden brown for crunch.
Assemble Burger: Bottom bun, patties, cheddar flood, extra Doritos, top bun.
Serve: Enjoy hot, cheesy, and messy!

Notes

Use double patties for the full smash effect. Choose cheese slices or sauce or both for extra drama. Always assemble fresh to keep Doritos crunchy.

Nutrition

Calories: 780
Fat: 45g
Saturated fat: 19g
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 890mg
Protein: 42g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 3g