Egg Burger

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My egg burger is the best Hamburger you will ever taste! Complete with smoky Gruyere cheese, sweet caramelized onions, and a golden egg yolk sauce from a perfectly fried egg, my Fried Egg Burger is an amazingly tasty dinner option! It's ready to enjoy in 20 minutes.

Fried Egg Burger

One bite of this juicy Fried Egg Burger, and you will swear by burgers with eggs. There is no juicier, more delicious sauce for a burger than the golden, runny yolk of a fried egg! The flavor is unbeatable, too. It's a perfect brunch burger. Next to my traditional burger recipe, this is a must try!

Burger with Egg Ingredients

• Ground Chuck: I make these delicious burgers starting with a ground beef patty. You can use 80/20 mix or 90/10 lean ground beef patties for this fried egg burger recipe, depending on your preference.
• Salt and Pepper: Make sure to use kosher salt or Maldon sea salt flakes and not table salt. This makes a major difference in flavor! I also like to use freshly cracked black pepper. You could also use my famous Spicy Burger Seasoning!
• Smoked Gruyere Cheese: Gruyere pairs beautifully with the flavor of hearty beef burgers and rich runny eggs, but you can use any cheese slices you prefer, though you may want to use other toppings depending on which cheese you choose. I recommend Fontina or Swiss cheese as a substitute for Gruyere. They both melt well.
• Caramelized Onions: You will need prepared caramelized onions if you want to add these to your burger, and I have the perfect easy caramelized onions recipe for you to follow!
• Eggs: I prefer to fry eggs for this hamburger with egg. You can also use traditional poached eggs, however. I wouldn't recommend using other methods of cooking eggs for a burger.
• Burger Buns: Use your favorite hamburger buns! I recommend brioche. They're so buttery and delicious, with a classic soft texture perfect for a burger.
• Other Toppings (Optional): You can add so much to this egg burger recipe - more than just a slice of cheese and caramelized onions! Get creative and try adding crispy bacon, sliced avocado, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, or any of your favorite toppings for burgers. I love making this into a bacon cheeseburger with egg.

Hamburger with Egg Recipe

1. Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. While the skillet heats, mix ground beef with salt and pepper. Make sure not to over-mix, as this can give your burgers a dense texture. Mix just enough to combine, then form them into four equal burger patties.
   
2. Cook burger patties over medium-high heat until one side is seared well, about 3-5 minutes. If the burgers stick when you try to flip them, they're not ready to flip! Allow them to sear another 30 seconds to 1 minute until they come up easily with a spatula.
   
3. Flip burgers and sear for another 3-5 minutes, or until the burgers are done to your liking. 3 minutes on each side will cook a medium-rare burger if adding cheese. If you are not adding cheese, cook for 4 minutes instead.
   
4. Set the burgers aside to rest for 5-10 minutes. Fry eggs in the same pan! No need for butter or oil. The fat from the burgers will keep the pan greased and cook the eggs well. Crack the egg into the skillet and cook until done to your preference. For a runny egg, the white should be completely cooked, but the yolks still liquid.
   
5. If you prefer, you can toast buns in the pan, too. After removing the egg, rest the burger buns inside-down in the pan and toast for about 2-3 minutes or until nice and crisp.
6. If you're using caramelized onions for your burgers (see: Caramelized Red Onions), reheat them over gentle heat on the stove. If you want to caramelize onions at the same time as your burgers, set a separate pan to the side in Step 2 to cook them at the same time.
   
7. When the eggs are ready, place a burger on each bottom bun. Top with a spoonful of caramelized onions and a fried egg. Place the top buns back on the burger very carefully. Serve with plenty of napkins, and enjoy!

Egg Burger Recipe Tips

• Prepare your caramelized onions before or at the same time as the burgers, and set aside until you're ready to use them.
• Or, cook the onions ahead of time, then cover and store them in the refrigerator. Reheat when ready to use.
• These burgers can also be cooked on the grill. When grilling your burgers (or cooking them in a cast-iron skillet), make sure they get a nice sear by not moving the burgers around too much. Let them sear over medium-high heat until they easily release with a spatula.
• Allow the burgers to rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking for best results.

Storing Leftover Egg Burgers

Store leftover burgers in an airtight bag or container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Reheating Burgers

1. Microwave

• Preparation: Place the egg burger on a microwave-safe plate.
• Moisture Retention: Cover it with a damp paper towel to prevent drying out.
• Heating: Microwave on medium power (50-70%) for 1-2 minutes. Check and add additional 15-second intervals if needed until heated through.

2. Oven

• Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Wrap: Wrap the egg burger in aluminum foil to retain moisture.
• Heating: Place it on a baking sheet and heat for 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through.

3. Stovetop

• Preparation: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
• Reheating: Place the egg burger in the skillet and cover with a lid. Heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until warmed through.

I always recommend making fresh fried eggs to place on top of the burgers.

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Fried Egg Burger

Recipe Author: Isabel Laessig

One bite of my Fried Egg Burger recipe with caramelized onions, and you will swear by eggs on burgers!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings 4 egg burgers

Calories 734 kcal

Equipment

• Grill or grill-pan
• Spatula
• Meat thermometer

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 pound ground chuck
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt - or to taste
• ▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper - freshly ground, to taste
• ▢ 8 slices smoked Gruyere cheese
• ▢ Prepared caramelized onions
• ▢ 4 eggs - fried or poached
• ▢ 4 burger buns

Instructions

 

• Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. While the skillet heats, mix ground beef with salt and pepper. Make sure not to over-mix, as this can give your burgers a dense texture. Mix just enough to combine, then form them into four equal burger patties.
  1 pound ground chuck,½ teaspoon salt,½ teaspoon black pepper
• Cook burger patties over medium-high heat until one side is seared well, about 3-5 minutes. If the burgers stick when you try to flip them, they're not ready to flip! Allow them to sear another 30 seconds to 1 minute until they come up easily with a spatula.
• Flip burgers and sear for another 3-5 minutes, or until the burgers are done to your liking. 3 minutes on each side will cook a medium-rare burger if adding cheese. If you are not adding cheese, cook for 4 minutes instead.
• Top the burgers with 2 slices of cheese each and cook about 1 minute until melted. Set the burgers aside to rest for 5-10 minutes.
  8 slices smoked Gruyere cheese
• Fry eggs in the same pan! No need for butter or oil. The fat from the burgers will keep the pan greased and cook the eggs well. Crack the egg into the skillet and cook until done to your preference. For a runny egg, the white should be completely cooked, but the yolks still liquid.
  4 eggs
• If you prefer, you can toast buns in the pan, too. After removing the egg, rest the burger buns inside-down in the pan and toast for about 2-3 minutes or until nice and crisp.
  4 burger buns
• If you're using caramelized onions for your burgers, reheat them over gentle heat on the stove. If you want to caramelize onions at the same time as your burgers, set a separate pan to the side in Step 2 to cook them at the same time.
  Prepared caramelized onions
• When the eggs are ready, place a burger on each bottom bun. Top with a spoonful of caramelized onions and a fried egg. Place the top buns back on the burger very carefully. Serve with plenty of napkins, and enjoy!

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Notes

• Prepare the caramelized onions before the burgers to have them ready ahead of time.
• Don't move the burgers around while they cook. If they're sticking to the skillet, they aren't ready to flip.
• Allow the burgers to rest 5-10 minutes after cooking for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 734kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 47gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 331mgSodium: 981mgPotassium: 561mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 846IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 689mgIron: 5mg

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