Description
This Breakfast Burger recipe features juicy beef and sausage patties flavored with maple syrup, mustard, and garlic, topped with crispy bacon, melted white cheddar, fresh arugula, and a fried egg. Served on toasted brioche buns with a spicy Sriracha mayo sauce, it’s a hearty and flavorful way to start your day.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burgers:
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
- ½ pound breakfast-style sausage in bulk or casings removed
- 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
- 6 ounces freshly grated white cheddar cheese
- 6 brioche burger buns or English muffins
- 6 large eggs
- Fresh arugula
- Canola oil for cooking the burgers
For the Sauce:
- ⅓ cup mayo or plain Greek yogurt (yogurt used)
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil and place an ovenproof baking rack on top. Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the rack and bake for about 15 minutes, or until crisp depending on bacon thickness. Remove and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and pat dry.
- Prepare the Sauce. In a small bowl, stir together the mayo (or Greek yogurt) and Sriracha. Set aside for serving.
- Make the Burger Patties. In a large bowl, lightly combine the ground beef, breakfast sausage, maple syrup, whole grain mustard, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper just until thoroughly mixed. Shape the mixture into six patties about 4½ inches in diameter, being careful not to overly compress the meat.
- Cook the Burgers. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of canola oil once hot to prevent sticking. Place the burger patties in the skillet and sear for 3 minutes on the first side. Flip and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes more, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Within the last few minutes of cooking, top each patty with grated white cheddar cheese to melt. Remove patties to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Toast the Buns (Optional). While the burgers cook, lightly toast the brioche buns or English muffins to your preference.
- Fry the Eggs. Using the same skillet, cook the eggs over medium heat to your desired doneness — sunny side up or over easy with runny yolks recommended.
- Assemble the Burgers. Spread a bit of the prepared sauce on the bottom halves of the buns. Layer fresh arugula, a cheese-topped burger patty, crispy bacon slices, and the fried egg. Top with the other half of the bun. 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 refrigerator before cooking. Let patties come to room temperature before grilling or cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg
