When it comes to burgers, I’ve come a long way in the past few years. Up until I met my husband, I don’t know if I ever really made a burger. And then I was introduced to my husband’s grilling skills. Let me tell you – he can make a mean hamburger! In fact, I think up until that point, I didn’t even really know what a delicious burger was. And let’s face it – after you’ve had the best, why even try to compete? So I didn’t really make burgers. If we had a craving, I’d usually just send him to the grill.
But, over the years, I have run into a few burger recipes that I’ve wanted to try. (Coincidentally, most of them come from Rachael Ray!) I’ll admit that I never really had great burger confidence. But let me tell you – after a few years of making a few burgers a year, I must have learned a thing or two – or at least been able to choose good burger recipes – because this burger was amazingly delicious. After making these burgers, I think I proved that I do have some burger skills!
Why I have never had an egg on top of my burger is beyond me. I am an egg lover. And a burger lover. And I know that this isn’t anything new, but it was the first time I had tried it. I totally fell in love with it. No need for any additional condiments – this burger had everything I love. Even if you aren’t into an egg on your burger, the way the meat is seasoned was perfect as well. I really love Rachael’s method of grating onion into the patty mixture – it keeps everything so moist. This Bacon and Egg Burger is going right to the top of my burger favorites!
Have you ever tried an egg on your burger?
A seasoned burger patty is topped with bacon and eggs for this burger with a breakfast twist!
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb thick cut bacon
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons grated onion
- 2 tablespoons grainy dijon mustard
- salt and pepper
- extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil for drizzling
- 1/2 lb sliced extra-sharp white cheddar
- melted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Arrange the bacon on top of a broiler pan or a cooling rack over a baking sheet. Bake the bacon until mostly cooked, about 15 minutes. Drizzle the syurp over the bacon and return to the oven to let continue cooking. Cook until the bacon is done and crisped up, about another 5 to 6 minutes.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, worcestershire sauce, grated onion and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into 4 patties. Drizzle the patties with the oil. Cook in the cast iron pan, flipping once, until a crust forms, about 7 minutes. Top with the cheese and cook another 2 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Meanwhile, melt a little bit of butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the eggs and cook to your liking. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toast the buns. Top with a burger patty, an egg, bacon and the bun top.
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- recipe from Every Day with Rachael Ray October 2012
Try these other burger ideas:
Fajita Burgers from Sweet Basil
Stuffed Hatch Chile Cheeseburger from Confections of a Foodie Bride
Chicken Sliders with Pasilla Peppers and Chipotle Ketchup from FoodieCrush
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Scrummilicious! A terrific combination.
Cheers,
Rosa
@Rosa, thanks! I sure did love the combination!
I love the combo of an egg on a burger! A restaurant near us does that and I thought it was delicious the first time I tried it! Your burger here looks fabulous. YUM!!
@Colleen @ What’s Baking in the Barbershop?!, I have no idea why I’ve never tried it before now. But I can guarantee I’ll do it again!
Men are so good at grilling! I can bake and cook and all but I still have yet to learn some good grilling skills. But that won’t stop me from making this awesome burger. I totally need to make this for breakfast and devour it like there’s no tomorrow!
@Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious, I really tried this summer on the grill because I’m so not a natural on the grill. It’s been a fun learning experience!!
holy crap. Yup, that does look delicious, and yup, your photo turned out GORGEOUS. Love this one. That melty cheese and egg is killing me. Thanks for linking to me too!!! EEEK!!
@carrian, I need one of those fajita burgers!! And yes, the melty cheese gets me every time!
Wow! This is one good looking burger! My husband would love this!
@Jennifer @ Mother Thyme, thanks – I couldn’t pass up that egg – or the bacon!
Holy YUM!!
@Annalise, that’s pretty much what I said when I bit into it!!
Oh, my word! That looks absolutely wonderful. If we hadn’t already had dinner, I’d put this on the menu. Maybe tomorrow
@Lana @ Never Enough Thyme, it’s definitely worthy of being on the menu! One of my favorite burgers yet.
Such a fun burger- I’d love it!
@Lori @ RecipeGirl, I loved the combination of flavors! I definitely see more eggs on my burgers in the future.
Eggs are SUPER delicious on burgers! Thanks for the reminder!
@Emily, I don’t know where I’ve been all these years – but I’m not going to be missing out anymore!
I love a drippy egg on my bacon burger, but whenever you order it at a restaurant they always manage to overcook the egg. Guess I’ll have to make it myself. This is a great place to start.
@Renee, my husband converted me to the drippy egg a few years ago, and I can’t go back to the overcooked egg again. And just another reason to cook at home!!
I love a fried egg on top of *anything*! But the first time I had an egg on a burger was when I went to Scotland many years ago and ate at a local pub. They put a raw (yes read raw) egg on my burger! Needless to say that was a memorably unpleasant experience.
@Heather of Kitchen Concoctions, ok, I think I would be scarred having to eat a raw egg on a burger! But over-easy – I’ll take every day of the week!
I haven’t tried an egg on my burger before… but I’ll be trying it now! What a gorgeous meal.
@Jen @ Savory Simple, it was my first time, too – but it was SO good!!
Egg on Burgers is a life altering experience! So glad you came to the yolk-side!
@Megan {Country Cleaver}, definitely life altering!! I love over easy eggs, and don’t know why I didn’t try this sooner!
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I want a burger SOOO bad, especially with a bunch of crispy bacon. Ahhh you’re torturing me!
@Rachel @ Baked by Rachel, you definitely can’t go wrong when there is bacon, right??
Answer: No, but you make me want to try this!
@Donna, you definitely should – I think you’d really love it!!
Now that’s one delicious looking burger. and it would be such a hit at my house!
@baker street, thanks – it was a definite hit with me!
Hi Deborah!
As a big fan of both eggs and burgers, I find your recipe truly magnificent!
I’ve bookmarked it and definitely will give it a try!
@Hermione, you’ll have to let me know what you think of it – I loved it!
It’s after midnight. I saw your post. Now I’m hungry. Can’t wait to make this tomorrow morning!
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I thought this was the old “Moo-Cluck-Oink”
It’s amazing if you grind your own… 1/3 sirloin, 1/3 chuck, 1/3 ribeye