Breakfast Burger

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My juicy breakfast burgers are made with a sweet and smoky bacon jam, a perfectly runny egg, and plenty of melty cheese. Sink your teeth into this decedent burger that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.

I love to breakfast on the weekend. Some of my favorites are cinnamon roll casserole, french toast muffins, breakfast quesadillas, and this cinnamon coffee cake. When I'm craving something savory I love to make this brunch burger. This is not your ordinary breakfast sammie. Be sure to print a few copies of the recipe because people will be be asking for it!

Why This Recipe Works: A Sprinkle of Food Science

• Balanced Flavors: The burgers have a pop of umami thanks to Worcestershire sauce while the jam is smoky and sweet with a pop of acid.
• Juicy Burgers: We use moderately fatty beef and special techniques to ensure they're never dry.
• Toasted Buns: Toasting your buns prevents them from being soggy. You could even use a toasted bagel or English muffin if desired.
  

Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips

• Ground Beef: I like using 80/20. Fat=flavor and will prevent the patty from drying out.
• Worcestershire Sauce: This adds salt, and umami from the anchovies. Don't skip it!
• Bacon: Freeze your bacon for 15-20 minutes so it is easier to chop. You can also cut it with scissors if you forget to freeze it ahead of time.
• Maple Syrup: Use the real stuff not pancake syrup. It will have a deeper flavor.
• Coffee: If you don't have coffee on hand you can also use an equal amount of broth.
  

Frequently Asked Questions

Krystle's Tips: Steal My Culinary School Secrets

1. Chill Your Patties: Pop into the fridge for 10-15 minutes. This will help them hold their shape and not fall apart.
2. Salt Just Before Cooking: Too far in advance can bring too much moisture to the surface and lead to a dry burger.
3. Handle the Meat As Little As Possible: Overmixing can make burgers tough and bring greasy fat to the surface.
4. Make a Dimple: A small dimple in the center of the patty will stop the center from puffing up and keep your patties flat.
5. Resist the Urge: Don't press down. This forces juices into the pan when they belong in your mouth.
6. Perfect Doneness: Burgers are done at 160 degrees. I pull mine at 155 as carryover cooking allows the temp to continue to rise to the minimum safe internal temperature.

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Breakfast Burger

Juicy burgers topped with sweet and smoky bacon jam, and a fried egg. You'll never want another burger again!

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 Burgers

Calories: 1119kcal

Author: Krystle Smith

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Ingredients

For the Bacon Jam

• ▢ 1 Pound Bacon Roughly Chopped
• ▢ 1 Onion Minced
• ▢ 4 Cloves Garlic Minced
• ▢ ½ Cup Brown Sugar
• ▢ ¼ Cup Maple Syrup
• ▢ ½ Cup Strong Brewed Coffee
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon Stone Ground Mustard

For the Breakfast Burgers

• ▢ 2 Pounds Ground Beef
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
• ▢ Salt & Pepper to Taste
• ▢ 6 Toasted Buns
• ▢ 6 Slices Cheddar Cheese
• ▢ Thinly Sliced Red Onion
• ▢ Leaf Lettuce
• ▢ Ketchup
• ▢ 6 Fried Eggs

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Instructions

For The Bacon Jam

• In a large dutch oven cook bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels.
• Reserve one tablespoon of bacon grease. Heat to medium low. Cook onion in bacon grease for 5-7 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
• Stir in bacon.
• Add in brown sugar, maple syrup, coffee, balsamic vinegar, and mustard. Cook for 25-30 minutes or until thickened.

For the Breakfast Burgers

• In a large bowl combine ground beef, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.Form into 6 even patties.
• Heat grill pan  or skillet over medium high heat. Cook burgers for 3-5 minutes per side, or until you reach your desired level of doneness. Top with cheese, Cover with foil and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
• While cheese is melting fry eggs.
• Spread bottom buns with ketchup. Top with burger,lettuce and ,red onion. Top that with fried egg.
• Spread bacon jam over the top bun halves. Squish and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 1119kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 75g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 350mg | Sodium: 1145mg | Potassium: 845mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Vitamin C: 3.3mg | Calcium: 376mg | Iron: 6.2mg

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