Bacon Egg and Cheese Smashburger

Bacon Egg and Cheese Smashburger

Crispy-edged smashed patties topped with bacon, a fried egg, and melted cheese on a griddled bun.

Total 40 min Makes 4 servings Calories 680/serving

Dietary

Nut free

Allergens

Dairy, Eggs, Wheat

Thin beef patties are smashed hard on a hot griddle to create a deeply browned crust, then layered with crisp bacon, melted American cheese, and a runny fried egg. It's a breakfast-meets-burger mashup suited for a weekend brunch or a hearty late-morning meal.

Ingredients

  • 8 slices bacon
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 hamburger buns, split
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard

Method

  1. In a 9-inch skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crisp, about 8 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and wipe out most of the excess grease, leaving a thin coating in the skillet.

  2. Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each) and loosely shape into balls. Do not compact them tightly.

  3. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard to make the burger sauce. Set aside.

  4. Spread the softened butter on the cut sides of the buns. Toast in the same skillet, cut side down, over medium heat until golden, about 2 minutes. Set aside.

  5. Increase heat to medium-high. Place two beef balls in the skillet spaced apart, then immediately smash each flat with a sturdy spatula to about 1/4-inch thickness. Season with half the salt and pepper.

  6. Sear the smashed patties undisturbed until deeply browned and crusted on the bottom, about 2 minutes.

  7. Flip each patty, immediately top with a slice of American cheese, and cook until the cheese melts and the second side is browned, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining beef and remaining salt and pepper.

  8. Wipe the skillet lightly and reduce heat to medium. Crack the eggs into the skillet, season with a pinch of salt, and fry until the whites are set but yolks remain runny, about 3 minutes.

  9. Spread the burger sauce on the toasted bun bottoms. Stack each with a cheesy smashed patty, two bacon slices, and a fried egg, then close with the bun tops.

  10. Serve immediately while the patties and eggs are hot.

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    Bacon Egg and Cheese Smashburger

    Thin beef patties are smashed hard on a hot griddle to create a deeply browned crust, then layered with crisp bacon, melted American cheese, and a runny fried egg. It's a breakfast-meets-burger mashup suited for a weekend brunch or a hearty late-morning meal.

    40 min 4 servings 680 cal

    Ingredients

    • 8 slices bacon
    • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
    • 4 slices American cheese
    • 4 large eggs
    • 4 hamburger buns, split
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
    • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon ketchup
    • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard

    Method

    1. 1

      In a 9-inch skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crisp, about 8 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and wipe out most of the excess grease, leaving a thin coating in the skillet.

    2. 2

      Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each) and loosely shape into balls. Do not compact them tightly.

    3. 3

      In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard to make the burger sauce. Set aside.

    4. 4

      Spread the softened butter on the cut sides of the buns. Toast in the same skillet, cut side down, over medium heat until golden, about 2 minutes. Set aside.

    5. 5

      Increase heat to medium-high. Place two beef balls in the skillet spaced apart, then immediately smash each flat with a sturdy spatula to about 1/4-inch thickness. Season with half the salt and pepper.

    6. 6

      Sear the smashed patties undisturbed until deeply browned and crusted on the bottom, about 2 minutes.

    7. 7

      Flip each patty, immediately top with a slice of American cheese, and cook until the cheese melts and the second side is browned, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining beef and remaining salt and pepper.

    8. 8

      Wipe the skillet lightly and reduce heat to medium. Crack the eggs into the skillet, season with a pinch of salt, and fry until the whites are set but yolks remain runny, about 3 minutes.

    9. 9

      Spread the burger sauce on the toasted bun bottoms. Stack each with a cheesy smashed patty, two bacon slices, and a fried egg, then close with the bun tops.

    10. 10

      Serve immediately while the patties and eggs are hot.