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Breakfast Smash Burgers

These Breakfast Smash Burgers combine juicy beef patties, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and fried eggs in a toasted bun for the ultimate hearty morning meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 4 brioche buns or burger buns
  • 4 slices cheese American, cheddar, or pepper jack
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 slices bacon or sausage patties
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: hash browns avocado, hot sauce, caramelized onions

Method
 

  1. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Set aside.
  2. Butter the buns and toast them lightly on the skillet.
  3. Divide the ground beef into 4 equal balls.
  4. Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place a beef ball down, cover with parchment paper, and smash thin with a spatula.
  5. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until crispy, then flip once. Add cheese and let it melt.
  6. In a separate skillet, fry the eggs (sunny-side up or over easy).
  7. Assemble each burger: bottom bun, beef patty with cheese, bacon, fried egg, and any extra toppings.
  8. Top with the bun and serve hot.

Notes

  • Add hash browns for extra crunch.
  • Swap bacon with sausage for variety.
  • A little hot sauce or sriracha mayo adds a nice kick.