The Ultimate Brunch Burger (Fried Egg, Bacon, and Special Sauce)

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise (regular, not low‑fat)
• 1.5 tablespoon Canned Chipotle Chilies in Adobo (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup (pure grade A)
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 8 ounce Bulk Breakfast Sausage (pork, seasoned)
• 1 pound Ground Beef (85% lean)
• 0.25 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 4 pieces Brioche Buns (soft, 4‑inch diameter)
• 0.5 teaspoon Sesame Seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Poppy Seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried Minced Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried Onion Flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt (for topping)
• 1 large Large Egg (for brushing buns) (lightly beaten)
• 4 slices Thick‑Cut Bacon (cut in half lengthwise)
• 4 slices Cheddar Cheese (about 1 oz each, sharp)
• 4 large Large Egg (for frying) (one per burger)

Instructions

1. Prepare Chipotle Mayo Sauce

   In a mixing bowl combine 0.5 cup mayonnaise, 1.5 Tbsp minced chipotle chilies in adobo, 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 Tbsp maple syrup, and 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Stir until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

2. Mix Meat and Form Patties

   In a large bowl add 8 oz bulk breakfast sausage and 1 lb 85% lean ground beef. Sprinkle with 0.25 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp pepper. Gently mix with hands until just combined. Divide into four equal portions (about 6 oz each) and shape each into a 4½‑inch diameter patty. Press a shallow divot in the center of each patty with your thumb.

   Time: PT10M

3. Make Everything‑Bagel Topping

   Combine 0.5 tsp sesame seeds, 0.5 tsp poppy seeds, 0.5 tsp dried minced garlic, 0.5 tsp dried onion flakes, and 0.5 tsp kosher salt in a small bowl. Lightly beat 1 large egg and brush the tops of the 4 brioche buns with the egg. Sprinkle the seed mixture evenly over the brushed tops.

   Time: PT5M

4. Bake Buns

   Place the topped buns on a parchment‑lined baking sheet and bake in a pre‑heated 350°F oven for about 5 minutes, until the egg set and the seeds are lightly toasted.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

5. Cook Bacon

   In a large skillet over medium heat, lay the 4 thick‑cut bacon slices (halved lengthwise) in a single layer. Cook 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp. Transfer to a paper‑towel‑lined plate to drain.

   Time: PT9M

6. Sear First Side of Burgers

   Add the reserved 1 Tbsp bacon fat to the same skillet and heat over medium‑high until it just starts to smoke. Place the four patties (divot side up) in the pan. Cook 4–6 minutes, until the bottom is deep brown.

   Time: PT5M

7. Flip, Add Cheese, and Finish Cooking

   Reduce heat to medium‑low. Flip each patty, top with one slice of cheddar cheese, and continue cooking 5–7 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F and cheese is melted.

   Time: PT6M

8. Drain Burgers

   Transfer cooked burgers to a paper‑towel‑lined plate to absorb excess grease.

   Time: PT1M

9. Fry Eggs

   Wipe the skillet clean, add 1 Tbsp of the remaining bacon fat, and heat over medium‑high. Crack the 4 eggs (one per burger) into the pan simultaneously, season each with a pinch of salt, and cover with a lid. Cook 45 seconds for runny yolks (or up to 2 minutes for firmer yolks). Remove from heat and set aside.

   Time: PT1M

10. Assemble the Brunch Burgers

    Spread a generous spoonful of the chipotle mayo on both the bottom and top halves of each bun. Place a cooked patty on the bottom bun, top with two halves of crisp bacon, then the fried egg. Crown with the toasted bun top.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

820

Protein

35 g

Carbohydrates

35 g

Fat

50 g

Fiber

2 g