Celebrity Chef Shares Burger Recipe Perfect for Labor Day Bash

EAST HAMPTON, NY — Katie Lee, the author of the Endless Summer Cookbook and the star of the Food Network’s The Kitchen TV show, shares her recipe for the perfect Labor Day weekend burger.

“Did I say BLT and ranch and burger? All three in one recipe?” Lee asks about the recipe for her BLT Ranch Burgers. “Yep. I made these burgers for a group of friends one afternoon and they pretty much lost their minds. The ranch dressing is rich and creamy next to the beefy burger with that crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato. They are truly indulgent.”

BLT Ranch Burgers

Makes 4 burgers

For the dressing:

1 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup plain yogurt

1/4 cup buttermilk

2 tbs. minced fresh chives

2 tbs. minced fresh flat-leaf parsley

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

For the burgers:

1 lb. lean ground beef

1 tbs. Worcestershire sauce

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

8 pieces cooked bacon, cut in half

1 ripe tomato, sliced

Bibb lettuce leaves

4 potato buns, buttered and toasted

To make the dressing: Combine all the dressing ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

To make the burgers: Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high.

In a bowl, combine the beef, Worcestershire sauce, egg, salt, and pepper. Shape into four patties.

Grill the patties for about 3 minutes per side for medium doneness.

Place each patty on a bun and top with bacon, tomato, lettuce, and a generous dollop of the dressing. Close the burgers with the top bun half and serve immediately.