Crispy Rice Cheeseburger Salad (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Crispy Rice

01 - 2 cups (372 g) cooked white rice, cooled
02 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
04 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
06 - ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

→ Ground Beef Mixture

07 - 1 pound ground beef
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 pinch kosher salt
10 - 1 pinch black pepper

→ Salad

11 - 2 heads romaine lettuce, about 8 cups, chopped
12 - 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
13 - 1 cup (149 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - 6-8 baby dill pickles, sliced
15 - ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
16 - 1 recipe (1 ½ cups) dill pickle ranch dressing

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the cooled rice with melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
03 - Spread the rice mixture into an even layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25-35 minutes, tossing halfway through, until crispy and golden brown. Watch closely to prevent burning.
04 - Remove rice from the oven, break into small pieces, and set aside.
05 - To a medium skillet over medium heat, add ground beef, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until no pink remains, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain grease. Set aside to cool slightly.
06 - In a large bowl, make a bed of the lettuce. Add the cheddar cheese, tomatoes, pickles, red onion, ground beef, and crispy rice.
07 - Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately.