Avocado Ranch Burgers With Smoked Cheddar - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (1 ounce) packet ranch dip mix
1 lb lean ground beef
1/3 cup minced red onion
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 ripe Hass avocado, peeled, seeded and mashed
4 slices sourdough bread
3/4 cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese
4 romaine lettuce leaves
8 slices tomatoes

Preparation

Place 1/4 of the dry ranch mix in a small bowl; set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together the remaining ranch mix, ground beef, onion and barbecue sauce; mix well.
Form into 4 large flat patties and grill over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side or until cooked through.
Top each with about 3 tablespoons shredded cheese while still warm.
Grill bread slices until lightly toasted.
Add mashed avocado to remaining dry ranch mix and mix well.
To assemble, top each bread slice with a lettuce leaf, 2 tomato slices and a burger patty.
Add a heaping spoonful of seasoned avocado.