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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!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine: American
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