Breakfast Burger

Burgers aren’t just for lunch and dinner. A breakfast burger, served with a top and bottom bun, open-face or sans bread, is the perfect way to start the day. They can be made in mass, so they are also great for entertaining and brunch.

What You’ll Need

• Burgers- BUBBA burgers only have one ingredient: 100% choice beef chuck and for this beef cookbook author, that is super important. They are high in protein and quality and super convenient. You can also make homemade burger patties, I am lazy in the morning, so I generally go the route of a frozen patty.
• Bun- I love a sweet brioche bun, but a sesame seed bun, English muffin or even a buttery croissant roll can all hold your juicy breakfast burger.
• White Cheddar Cheese- Use any cheese you like, for breakfast I like a sharp white cheddar. Yellow cheddar or even a spicy cheese like pepper jack are also great options.
• Thick Cut Bacon- Mmmm…. Bacon. Just one slice, cut in half and crisscrossed adds a chewy texture and a touch of salt.
• Arugula- You can your choice of leafy greens, but peppery arugula is a fun swap on the typical lettuce.
• Egg- The beacon that shines atop this breakfast burger. I like my sunny yolk runny, but feel free to go over easy or even scrambled.
• Salt & Pepper- For seasoning, but optional.

How to Make a Breakfast Burger

For ease, I used a cast-iron skillet inside, but there are other options.

1. Place the frozen burger directly on a preheated grill (350°F on indirect heat) or skillet (medium heat).
2. Wait for the juices to rise to the top without moving the burger around and do NOT press on it with a spatula, approximately 4 to 6 minutes. Browning is a good thing, it helps to develop natural flavors!
3. Flip the BUBBA burger and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes or until your desired doneness.
4. Allow the burger to rest while you use the same hot skillet to fry an egg. Top the skillet with a lid of piece of aluminum foil to get the perfect sunny side up fried egg.
5. Assemble the burger by placing 2 slices of white cheddar on the bottom bun, top liberally with fresh arugula, then your BUBBA burger, bacon and finally the egg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Enjoy open-faced or top with the other half of the bun.

Breakfast Burger Toppings

Isn’t the beauty of serving burgers that you can customize? Here are a few other options.

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Breakfast Burger Recipe

4.88 from 8 votes

Breakfast burgers are the perfect protein packed way to start the day. A juicy burger with white cheddar, arugula, bacon and jammy egg.

Prep Time: 2 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

Total Time: 17 minutes mins

Servings: 2

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Equipment

• Heat Resistant Rubber Spatula

Ingredients

• 2 raw burger patties
• 2 brioche buns
• 4 slices white cheddar cheese
• 2 thick cut strips bacon , cooked and cut in half
• 1/3 cup arugula , packed
• 2 eggs
• Coarse sea salt & freshly ground pepper

Instructions

• Place the frozen burger directly on a preheated grill (350°F on indirect heat) or skillet (medium heat).
• Wait for the juices to rise to the top without moving the burger around and do NOT press on it with a spatula, approximately 4 to 6 minutes. Browning is a good thing, it helps to develop natural flavors!
• Flip the patty and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes or until your desired doneness.
• Allow the burger to rest while you use the same hot skillet to fry an egg. Top the skillet with a lid of piece of aluminum foil to get the perfect sunny side up fried egg.
• Assemble the burger by placing 2 slices of white cheddar on the bottom bun, top liberally with fresh arugula, then your BUBBA burger, bacon and finally the egg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Enjoy open-faced or top with the other half of the bun.
• If you tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings!

Nutrition

Calories: 987 kcal, Carbohydrates: 40 g, Protein: 59 g, Fat: 63 g, Saturated Fat: 29 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10 g, Trans Fat: 0.04 g, Cholesterol: 486 mg, Sodium: 1094 mg, Potassium: 160 mg, Fiber: 0.1 g, Sugar: 0.4 g, Vitamin A: 1740 IU, Vitamin C: 1 mg, Calcium: 502 mg, Iron: 3 mg

Author: Jessica Formicola

Calories: 987

Course: Breakfast, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: breakfast burger, burger with an egg

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