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You're going to love my hamburger with egg! Complete with smoky Gruyere cheese, sweet caramelized onions, and a golden egg yolk sauce from a perfectly fried egg, an egg burger is an amazingly tasty dinner option. It's ready to enjoy in 20 minutes following simple steps.
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Burger with Egg
I've been cooking burgers for too many years to keep up with, and let me tell you, one bite of my first egg burger and I understood immediately what makes it so popular. You can serve hamburger with egg as a breakfast burger, for brunch, or even as breakfast for dinner. Burger with egg is a combo that's meant to be!
I'll show you how to make an egg burger following simple steps with easy ingredients, plus include expert tips on making your burger the best it can be, with ideas of what to serve with it.
Tools to Make Hamburger with Egg
- A large skillet or grill pan. I always use my favorite pan. You can also make this egg burger on the grill if you prefer. You can fry the egg in the same pan to avoid more dishes.
- A spatula for handling the burgers.
- A mixing bowl for mixing the ground beef mixture.
- Lots of napkins. Egg burgers are messy!
Ingredients in Burger with Egg
- 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.
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Egg Burger Recipe Detailed 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
Expert 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.
- Don't let these burgers sit too long! Once you cook up the egg, serve the burgers right away. Egg yolk gets stiff when it cools, and won't make a nice sauce anymore.
- These burgers are messy, messy, messy. Don't be afraid to eat them over the sink, and really enjoy every single bite. I like dipping each bite of burger in the yolk that drips on my plate!
Storing Leftover Egg Burgers
- Refrigerator: Egg burgers are best served fresh, and the toppings don't last in the fridge. To store leftovers, separate out the patty and store it in the fridge in an airtight container or plastic bag for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: You can freeze the cooked patties for later, though I recommend freezing the raw patties as the burgers will have the best flavor and texture when freshly cooked!
- Don't store the eggs! The fried egg should always be cooked fresh and won't last in the fridge.
Reheating Egg Burgers
In the 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.
In the 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.
On the Stove
- 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. Never reheat a fried egg, as the yolk will turn hard.
FAQ
The runny egg yolk is the only sauce you will need with this burger recipe, but if you like ketchup with your eggs, you may enjoy it on this burger, too. You could also try my Secret Burger Sauce Recipe.
For medium-rare burgers, cook to 135°F as read by an instant read meat thermometer. For medium, cook to 145°F. For medium-well, cook to 150°F. And, finally, for well-done, cook to 160°F. See my guides to beef temps and burger temps.
Denise says
Oh my lord that is one tasty looking burger!
Laura Dembowski (@piesandplots) says
This is pretty much the burger of my dreams!! I never knew to strain eggs when poaching - can't wait to implement your tip.
Christie Campbell (@AKitchenHoor) says
It's not grilling season here, yet! We had snow flurries today!