Description
Indulge in a delicious Burger with Fried Egg and Special Sauce for a gourmet twist on a classic cheeseburger. This recipe features juicy beef patties topped with melted cheddar, a runny fried egg, and a flavor-packed special sauce, all sandwiched between toasted buns. Perfect for brunch or a satisfying dinner!
Ingredients
For the Burger:
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns (toasted)
- 4 large eggs
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 leaves lettuce
- 4 tomato slices
- 4 red onion slices
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil for frying
For the Special Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon pickle relish
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Special Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Set aside.
- Cook the Burgers: Form beef into patties, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3–4 minutes per side. Top with cheese during the last minute.
- Fry the Eggs: In a skillet, fry eggs sunny side up or over-easy.
- Assemble: Spread special sauce on toasted buns, layer with lettuce, tomato, a cheeseburger patty, a fried egg, and onion. Top with the other half of the bun.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding crispy bacon or avocado slices.
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack or Swiss cheese for a different flavor profile.
