This egg burger recipe makes the most wonderfully juicy cheeseburger with a runny fried egg to top it all off! Lettuce, bacon, and cheese combined with some mustard and runny egg yolk make for an incredible 'brunch burger' that will certainly leave a lasting impression. If you're looking for a great gourmet burger recipe, you're in the right place!
Best Egg Cheeseburger Recipe
If you're looking to make a restaurant-quality burger at home, this egg and bacon cheeseburger is hard to beat. It's juicy and satisfying with tons of extra flavor from the egg yolk running over the burger patty and into the bun.
Keep it simple with egg, bacon, lettuce, and cheese, or dress it up with your favorite burger toppings and condiments! No matter what you choose, this burger will definitely hit the spot.
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🥘 Ingredients For Making Egg Burgers
These toppings are just my personal suggestions, you can add whatever condiments you like! For some ideas, check out my page on burger toppings.
- Ground Beef - 1 pound of ground beef or ground chuck.
- Burger Seasoning - 1 ½ teaspoons of burger seasoning. See my recipe or use your preferred brand.
- Cheese - 3 slices of your favorite type of cheese. For suggestions, check out my post on the best cheese for burgers.
- Eggs - 3 large eggs.
- Bacon - 3 strips of bacon cooked crispy.
- Butter - 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Lettuce - 3 leaves of iceberg or romaine lettuce.
- Hamburger Buns - 3 hamburger buns.
- Tomato (optional) - A slice of tomato for each burger.
- Red Onion (optional) - Sliced red onions.
- Pickle (optional) - Dill pickle slices.
- Mayonnaise (optional) - Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip.
- Mustard (optional) - Yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, hot mustard, or whatever you prefer!
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Make Egg Burgers
These egg burgers are quick and easy to make! You'll need a small mixing bowl, a heavy-bottomed pan or skillet, and a spatula for flipping your burgers.
I made 3 burgers with 1 pound of beef. You can always make more, just be sure not to overcrowd the pan and work in batches if necessary.
Burger Patties
- Form patties. Divide 1 pound of ground beef into 3 equal portions (they will be just over 5 ounces each). Shape each portion into a ball with your hands and press gently to flatten them into a patty that is about 1 inch thick.
- Season. Place a large skillet or heavy-bottomed pan on the stovetop over medium heat. Season each of the burgers with 1 ½ teaspoons of burger, and make sure to season both sides.
- Sear. Once the skillet is nice and hot, add the patties and sear for about 5 minutes on the first side, or until nicely browned. Flip and sear the opposite side for 3-4 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare. Add 1 slice of cheese to each burger 1 minute before the cooking time is over and cover the skillet so it will melt.
- Rest. Transfer the burgers to a plate or cutting board and loosely tent foil over the top. Allow them to rest for 5 minutes before assembling your cheeseburgers.
Sunny Side Up Eggs
- Fry the eggs. Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Once the butter has melted, gently crack each of the 3 large eggs into the skillet. Cover and let cook until the egg is cooked but the yolk is still runny (for a sunny-side-up egg, you can cook them through if desired).
Assemble Your Burgers
- Assemble. Top the bottom half of each bun with 1 leaf of lettuce, followed by a cheeseburger patty, 1 strip of bacon, and an egg on top. Add any other desired condiments or toppings then close with the remaining bun. Serve immediately.
You can never go wrong pairing a burger with some homemade french fries or potato chips! Take a look at what to serve with burgers for more ideas. Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- I like to use 80/20 ground chuck for my burgers, though regular ground beef is just fine too!
- If your burger patties are sticking to the bottom of the skillet they likely are not ready yet. Wait another minute or so and try again.
- You can toast your burger buns if desired. Just spread a bit of butter on each bun and place it in a skillet over medium heat butter-side-down. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. This will help keep your burger from getting soggy from the egg yolk, though it is totally optional.
🥡 Storing & Reheating
Leftovers can be placed in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
For the best flavor and texture, make a fresh fried egg for leftover burgers. However, the fried eggs can be refrigerated with the burger. Just keep in mind the egg will cook through more when reheated and may not be as runny.
How To Reheat Burgers
The easiest way to reheat your egg burgers is in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until warmed through. However, you can also place them on a baking pan and put them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
White Castle claims the originator of the egg burger was Otto Kuase of Hamburg, Germany. Back in 1891 he pan-seared a hamburger in butter and topped it off with a pan-fried egg.
Most commonly you will see an egg burger called just that, an 'egg burger'. Some restaurants have coined their own terms for a burger with an egg on top including a 'brunch burger' or a burger 'Humpty Dumpty' style.
Generally, you want to maintain a runny yolk when adding an egg to a burger. Pan-frying an egg in butter is the easiest way to quickly whip up a sunny-side-up egg. I cover it as it cooks to help cook the top of the egg quickly so I can remove it from the pan before it cooks through the yolk. If you don't like egg yolk, you can certainly cook your eggs all the way through.
🍔 More Tasty Burgers
- Bison Burgers - Tender, juicy, and flavorful, ground bison makes fantastic burgers!
- Baked Cheeseburgers - Ditch the skillet and make perfectly cooked patties in the oven.
- Elk Burgers - An incredibly tender and flavorful burger that doesn't taste gamey at all!
- Smoked Hamburgers - Smoking your hamburgers adds a deep smokey flavor you just can't get otherwise.
- Western Bacon Cheeseburgers - If you like your burgers all meat no vegetables, this is the one for you!
- Hawaiian Burger - A juicy cheeseburger with grilled pineapple and homemade teriyaki sauce.
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Egg Burger
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground chuck)
- 1 ½ teaspoon burger seasoning
- 3 slices cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 3 strips bacon (crisped)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 leaves lettuce
- 3 hamburger buns
- tomato (optional, sliced)
- red onion (optional, sliced)
- pickle (optional, sliced)
- mayo (optional)
- mustard (optional)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
Burger Patties
- Divide 1 pound of ground beef into 3 equal portions (they will be just over 5 ounces each). Shape each portion into a ball with your hands and press gently to flatten them into a patty that is about 1 inch thick.
- Place a large skillet or heavy-bottomed pan on the stovetop over medium heat. Season each of the burgers with burger seasoning on both sides.
- Once the skillet is nice and hot, add the patties and sear for about 5 minutes on the first side, or until nicely browned. Flip and sear the opposite side for 3-4 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare. Add cheese 1 minute before the cooking time is over and cover the skillet so it will melt.
- Transfer the burgers to a plate or cutting board and loosely tent foil over the top. Allow them to rest for 5 minutes before assembling your cheeseburgers.
Sunny Side Up Eggs
- Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Once the butter has melted, gently crack each egg into the skillet. Cover and let cook until the egg is cooked but the yolk is still runny (for a sunny-side-up egg, you can cook them through if desired).
Assemble Your Burgers
- Top the bottom half of each bun with a leaf of lettuce, followed by a cheeseburger patty, bacon, and the egg on top. Add any other desired condiments or toppings then close with the remaining bun. Serve immediately.
Notes
- I like to use 80/20 ground chuck for my burgers, though regular ground beef is just fine too!
- Form ¼ burger patties and make 4 burgers instead of the 3 ⅓ pound burgers if desired.
- If your burger patties are sticking to the bottom of the skillet they likely are not ready yet. Wait another minute or so and try again.
- Toast your burger buns if desired. Just spread a bit of butter on each bun and place it in a skillet over medium heat butter-side-down. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. This will help keep your burger from getting soggy from the egg yolk, though it is totally optional.
- To store: Leftovers can be placed in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days. For the best flavor and texture, make a fresh fried egg for leftover burgers. However, the fried eggs can be refrigerated with the burger. Just keep in mind the egg will cook through more when reheated and may not be as runny.
- To reheat: The easiest way to reheat your egg burgers is in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until warmed through. However, you can also place them on a baking pan and put them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes.
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