Description
A Breakfast Burger brings together juicy patties, melty cheese, and a perfectly cooked egg, combining the best of breakfast and burgers in one hearty sandwich. It’s flavorful, customizable, and perfect for brunch or any time you’re craving a satisfying bite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/plant-based alternative)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 burger buns
- 4 eggs
- 4 cheese slices (cheddar, American, or your favorite)
- Butter or oil, for cooking
- Lettuce or baby spinach (optional)
- Tomato slices (optional)
- Optional sauces: ketchup, mayonnaise, aioli, or breakfast sauce
Instructions
- Shape the ground beef into 4 equal patties and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook the patties until desired doneness, about 4–5 minutes per side. Add cheese slices in the last minute of cooking. Remove and let rest.
- In a separate pan, melt butter or add oil and fry the eggs to your preference (sunny-side up, over-easy, etc.).
- Lightly toast burger buns in a skillet or toaster until golden.
- Spread your chosen sauce on the bottom bun. Add a burger patty with melted cheese, a fried egg, and optional lettuce and tomato.
- Top with the upper bun and press lightly. Serve warm.
Notes
Use ground beef with 15–20% fat for the juiciest patties.Customize with avocado, jalapeños, sautéed mushrooms, or onion rings.Fry eggs just before serving for the best texture.Use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps for a gluten-free version.Toast buns to prevent sogginess and add texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
