Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Vortex Bar & GrillSecond Breakfast Burger Recipe

Second Breakfast Burger Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

Two flame-grilled 8-ounce ground sirloin patties topped with grilled ham, 6 strips of bacon, 2 fried eggs, 4 slices of cheddar cheese, tots and a big ladle-full of white (pork) sausage gravy, served on a toasted burger bun.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Patties

    Divide the ground sirloin into two equal portions and shape them into 8-ounce patties. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Grill the Patties

    Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Grill the patties for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired level of doneness.

  3. 3

    Cook the Ham

    In a skillet, lightly grill the ham slices until warmed and slightly crispy. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Cook the Bacon

    In the same skillet, cook the bacon strips until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  5. 5

    Fry the Eggs

    In the skillet, crack the eggs and fry to your desired doneness (sunny-side up or over-easy).

  6. 6

    Melt the Cheese

    During the last minute of grilling the patties, place two slices of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.

  7. 7

    Prepare the Tots

    Cook the tater tots according to package instructions until golden and crispy.

  8. 8

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of each toasted burger bun, place a patty with melted cheese, followed by grilled ham, crispy bacon, a fried egg, and a generous amount of tater tots.

  9. 9

    Finish with Gravy

    Spoon a ladle-full of warm white pork sausage gravy over the top of the assembled burger and cover with the top bun.

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