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Breakfast Burger Recipe

These breakfast burgers with fried eggs, sausage, bacon, cheese, and more make for the best hearty brunch food!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 6 burgers
Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 80% lean ground beef
  • ½ pound pork breakfast sausage bulk or casings removed
  • 1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (¼ stick)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 6 bagels sliced in half
  • 6 slices cheese
  • 12 slices cooked bacon
  • 6 slices tomato
  • 6 pieces lettuce

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, sausage, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix well with your hands.
    1 pound 80% lean ground beef, ½ pound pork breakfast sausage, 1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    ground beef and breakfast sausage meat mixed together in a glass bowl.
  • Divide the mixture into 6 patties. Place the patties on a plate and season with salt.
    Kosher salt
    breakfast burger patties on a gray plate.
  • Heat a large skillet or stovetop griddle over medium-high heat. Melt butter, then cook the patties for 4 minutes per side, or to your desired doneness.
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Remove the patties from the skillet and crack in the eggs, cooking until they reach your desired doneness.
    6 large eggs
  • Place the patties on the bagels, topping each with sliced cheese and a fried egg. Place bacon, tomato, and lettuce on top, and any additional toppings you'd like.
    6 bagels, 6 slices cheese, 12 slices cooked bacon, 6 slices tomato, 6 pieces lettuce
    overhead view of toppings for breakfast burgers.

Notes

  • Top these burgers with your sliced avocado, fresh guacamole, or homemade salsa for southwestern breakfast burgers.
  • Drizzle a bit of maple syrup on top for sweet and savory breakfast burgers.
  • Try mayo, garlic aioli, or burger sauce for a classic burger taste.
  • Add a layer of hash browns!
Storage: Store breakfast burgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger | Calories: 866kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 314mg | Sodium: 1798mg | Potassium: 704mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 918IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 302mg | Iron: 5mg