Serves 6, depending on whether you like thick or thin patties. This recipe is adapted from A Spicy Perspective and there are a lot of variations you should look at in this detailed recipe. Naturally, I adapted it to take advantage of our flavorful Crazy Crumbs.
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2 pounds ground chuck (80/20 fat ratio for juicy results)
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1/4 cup crushed Margot's Morsels Killer Garlic or Crazy Crumbs in any flavor
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 tablespoons milk
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon black pepper
Set out a large mixing bowl. Add in the ground beef, crushed morsels or, Crazy Crumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, milk, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Mix by hand quickly but be careful not to over-mix the meat mixture.
Press the meat down in the bowl, into an even disk. Use a knife to cut and divide the hamburger patty mixture into six 1/3 pound grill or skillet patties, or 12 thin griddle patties.
Set out a baking sheet, lined with wax paper or foil, to hold the patties. One at a time, gather the patty mix and press firmly into patties. Shape them just slightly larger than the buns you plan to use, to account for shrinkage during cooking. Set the patties on the baking sheet. This is controversial, I've seen arguments both ways, you decide—"Use a spoon to press a dent in the center of each patty so they don't puff up as they cook." If you need to stack the patties separate them with a sheet of wax paper.
Preheat the grill or a skillet to medium heat. (Approximately 350-400 degrees F.)
For thick patties: Grill or fry the patties for 3-4 minutes per side.
For thin patties: Cook on the griddle for 2 minutes per side.
Stack the hot patties on hamburgers buns, and top with your favorite hamburgers toppings. Serve warm. Maybe with a side of Sizzlin' BBQ morsels?