Description
The Hangover Burger is a hearty, savory burger layered with a juicy ground beef patty topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and a fried egg. Served on toasted buns with fresh lettuce, tomato, and pickles, this indulgent meal is perfect for satisfying cravings and is ideal for a filling breakfast or lunch.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
- 4 slices crispy bacon
- 4 large eggs
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Pickles
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter or oil for frying eggs and buns
Condiments (Optional)
- Ketchup
- Mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet: Heat your grill or a skillet to medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the burger patties.
- Form and season patties: Shape the ground beef into 4 evenly sized patties and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook patties: Place the patties on the hot grill or skillet and cook for about 4 minutes on each side, or until they reach your preferred level of doneness.
- Melt cheese: In the last minute of cooking, place one slice of cheddar cheese onto each patty and allow it to melt while still on the heat.
- Cook bacon: In a separate pan, fry the bacon until it is crispy, then transfer to paper towels to drain excess fat.
- Fry eggs: Fry the eggs sunny-side-up or over-easy, aiming to keep the yolks runny if you like them that way.
- Toast buns: Lightly butter the hamburger buns and toast them until golden brown on the grill or in a skillet.
- Assemble burgers: Layer the toasted buns with lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, the cheeseburger patty, crispy bacon, and the fried egg on top.
- Add condiments and serve: Spread ketchup and mayonnaise on the buns if you like, then serve the burgers immediately for the best taste.
Notes
- Use an 80/20 beef blend to ensure juicy, flavorful patties with a good fat content.
- Cooking eggs sunny-side-up with runny yolks adds richness and moisture to the burger.
- Lightly buttering buns before toasting enhances flavor and texture.
- Feel free to customize toppings with additional items like onions or jalapeños according to preference.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the cheese melted perfectly and the eggs warm.
