Description
A hearty and flavorful Breakfast Burger featuring a juicy combination of ground beef, breakfast sausage, crispy bacon, melted white cheddar, and a perfectly cooked egg on a toasted brioche bun. Enhanced with a spicy mayo-sriracha sauce and fresh arugula, this recipe brings a satisfying and savory start to your day.
Ingredients
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Meat & Cheese
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
- ½ pound breakfast-style sausage in bulk or casings removed
- 6 ounces freshly grated white cheddar cheese
Condiments & Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup mayo or plain Greek yogurt (Greek yogurt recommended)
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
Bread & Produce
- 6 brioche burger buns or English muffins
- 6 large eggs
- Fresh arugula
Cooking Oil
- Canola oil for cooking the burgers
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and place an ovenproof rack on top. Arrange bacon slices in a single layer and bake for about 15 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and pat dry.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the mayo or Greek yogurt with Sriracha until well combined. Set aside to serve later.
- Make the Burger Patties: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breakfast sausage, maple syrup, whole grain mustard, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Shape the mixture into six patties about 4½ inches in diameter without over-compressing the meat.
- Cook the Burgers: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a small amount of canola oil. Place the patties in the skillet and sear for 3 minutes on the first side. Flip and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. In the last few minutes, top each patty with grated cheddar cheese to melt. Remove patties from the skillet and cover to keep warm.
- Toast the Buns: While burgers cook, lightly toast the brioche buns or English muffins to your preference.
- Cook the Eggs: Using the same skillet, cook eggs over medium heat to your desired doneness, ideally sunny side up or over easy with runny yolks for best flavor and texture.
- Assemble the Breakfast Burgers: Spread the prepared spicy mayo sauce on the bottom halves of the toasted buns. Layer fresh arugula, a cheese-topped burger patty, crispy bacon slices, and the cooked egg. Top with the bun tops. Serve immediately and enjoy your hearty breakfast burger.
Notes
- To Store: Place cooked burger patties in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- To Make Ahead: Uncooked burger patties can be tightly wrapped and stored in the refrigerator for 1 day or frozen for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking. Allow patties to come to room temperature before cooking.
Keywords: breakfast burger, bacon and egg burger, hearty breakfast, brioche burger, breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese burger, spicy mayo burger