Fried Egg Burgers
A juicy cheeseburger crowned with a runny fried egg that turns into its own rich sauce, breakfast meets dinner.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 4 eggs
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Shape the beef into 4 dimpled patties and season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Cook the patties in a hot 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, 4 minutes on the first side.
- 3
Flip, top with cheddar, and cook 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese melts and the beef reaches 160°F. Keep warm.
- 4
Melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat and fry the eggs sunny side up, about 3 minutes, until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
- 5
Toast the buns and spread with mayonnaise.
- 6
Stack lettuce, cheesy patty, and a fried egg on each bun. Serve immediately and let the yolk do the saucing.
