There are mornings when toast simply doesn’t feel like enough. A breakfast burger is the sort of meal I’d choose for a slow weekend brunch, when there’s time to sit down and enjoy something substantial. It also makes a fun breakfast-for-dinner idea when your usual evening meals need a little change.
I’m quite happy to bend the rules about which foods belong at which time of day. If you fancy bacon and eggs for dinner, putting them into a burger makes perfect sense to me. Add a toasted English muffin, and you have a meal that feels a little more special than your everyday breakfast sandwich.
This breakfast burger idea comes from Erin at Well Plated. Her recipe brings together a burger patty, bacon, cheese, a fried egg and greens, with a sweet-and-spicy sauce. Visit her breakfast burger recipe for the complete ingredient quantities and cooking instructions.
Ingredients and Equipment
The linked recipe includes:
- Ground beef or turkey and breakfast sausage
- Bacon and eggs
- Cheddar cheese
- Rocket, also called arugula
- Burger buns or English muffins
- Maple syrup, mustard, garlic and seasonings
- Mayonnaise or plain Greek yoghurt, maple syrup and sriracha for the sauce
You’ll also want a frying pan, spatula, mixing bowl, toaster and meat thermometer ready. Check the full recipe before shopping so you have the correct quantities for your household.
How to Make a Breakfast Burger
This is a preparation overview to help you plan your meal. Follow Erin’s linked recipe for the detailed method, cooking times and temperature guidance.
- Prepare the bacon and sauce. Have these ready before you begin assembling the burgers.
- Make and cook the patties. Follow the recipe’s instructions, checking that the meat is cooked through.
- Add the cheese. Allow it to melt over the hot patties.
- Toast the bread and cook the eggs. Aim to finish these close to serving time.
- Assemble and serve. Layer the sauce, greens, patty, bacon and egg inside your bun or English muffin.
Tips for an Easier Brunch
My favourite way to make a cooked breakfast feel manageable is to get the little jobs out of the way first. Set the table, put out the plates and make sure the drinks are ready before the final cooking begins.
Split your muffins, wash and dry any greens, and arrange the serving ingredients within reach. Once the hot components are ready, you can put everything together without hunting through the fridge for the last topping.
A breakfast burger can be wonderfully messy, so this is one meal I’d enjoy sitting at the table with a proper plate and a few napkins nearby.
What to Serve Alongside
You don’t need to turn this into an elaborate brunch spread. Choose something simple to suit the occasion:
- Fresh fruit for a lighter accompaniment
- A small green salad for breakfast-for-dinner
- Roasted potatoes for a leisurely weekend meal
- Tea, coffee or your favourite cold drink
If you’re planning breakfast for a group and would prefer an oven-baked option, take a look at our easy cheesy breakfast casserole too.
There’s something lovely about making an ordinary meal feel like an occasion without needing a long menu or a beautifully styled table. A hot breakfast burger, a cup of coffee and a little time to enjoy them would do nicely. Whether you serve yours for brunch or dinner, bring it to the table while it’s hot and tuck in.
