Name: Maple Spot brunchs Eggcelent Burger Recipe
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 lb ground Angus beef (80/20); 1 tsp Kosher salt; 0.5 tsp Freshly ground black pepper; 0.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional); 1 tbs Neutral oil (canola or vegetable); 2 slices thick-cut bacon; 1 each large egg; 1 tsp butter (for frying egg); 1 slice American cheese slices; 1 leaf leaf lettuce (butter or romaine leaf); 2 slices ripe tomato; 3 slices red or sweet onion; 3 slices dill pickle slices; 1 each burger bun (sesame or brioche), split; 1 tsp unsalted butter (for toasting bun); 1 tbs mayonnaise; 1 tsp yellow mustard

Method

Burger Patties

Form the patty

Gently shape the 0.5 lb ground Angus into a single round patty about 3/4" thick and slightly wider than the bun. Do not overwork the meat. Make a shallow dimple in the center with your thumb to help the patty cook evenly.

Season

Season both sides generously with kosher salt (about 1 tsp total) and freshly ground black pepper (about 1/2 tsp). If using, sprinkle Worcestershire sauce on the top surface before cooking.

Cook the patty

Heat a cast-iron skillet or heavy griddle over medium-high heat until very hot. Add 1 tbs neutral oil and swirl. Add the patty and cook for 3 to 4 minutes without moving to develop a crust. Flip and cook 2 to 3 more minutes for medium (adjust time for desired doneness). During the last 30–60 seconds of cooking, lay the American cheese slice over the patty, cover the pan with a lid or foil to melt the cheese. Remove patty to a plate and tent loosely with foil to rest for 2 minutes.

Bacon & Egg

Cook bacon

While the patty rests or in a second pan, cook the 2 slices of thick-cut bacon over medium heat in a skillet. Cook 3–5 minutes per side until crisped to your liking. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.

Fry the sunny-side-up egg

In a clean nonstick skillet, melt 1 tsp butter over medium-low heat. Crack the large egg gently into the pan. Cook slowly for 2–3 minutes until the whites are set but the yolk remains runny. To ensure the top of the whites are set without flipping, you can cover the pan with a lid for 20–30 seconds. Season the egg with a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove from pan and keep warm.

Bun & Assembly

Toast the bun

Spread 1 tsp butter on the cut sides of the bun. Place buttered sides down in a hot skillet over medium heat for 1–2 minutes until golden and slightly crisp. Remove from pan.

Condiment layer

Spread 1 tbs mayonnaise on the bottom bun and 1 tsp yellow mustard on the top bun (or to taste).

Build the burger

On the bottom bun, place the leaf lettuce first (this helps protect the bun from juices), then the cheese-topped Angus patty, followed by the two slices of tomato, the red onion slices, and the three pickle slices. Lay the two bacon slices across the patty. Carefully place the sunny-side-up egg on top of the bacon. Cap with the top bun.

Serve

Serve immediately while the egg yolk is warm and runny so it can mingle with the patty. Provide napkins (and a knife if desired) because the runny yolk makes a rich sauce.