Ultimate Homemade Bacon
Egg Breakfast Burger

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Elevate your breakfast with this towering homemade burger. Loaded with crispy bacon, a perfectly fried egg, fresh vegetables, and melted cheese, it is the ultimate morning indulgence.

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There is something uniquely satisfying about combining the hearty, savory elements of a traditional breakfast with the iconic structure of a burger. This DIY creation balances the crunch of fresh lettuce and tomato with the rich, gooey combination of a fried egg, melted cheese, and smoky bacon. It is a messy, indulgent, and deeply comforting way to start the day, perfect for when you want a meal that is as fun to assemble as it is to eat.

A stacked, homemade bacon and cheese breakfast burger on a rustic wooden board.
A stacked, homemade bacon and cheese breakfast burger on a rustic wooden board.
Prep15 mins
Cook10 mins
Total25 mins
Yield2 burgers
DifficultyMedium
Calories650 kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1Fry the bacon
    Slices of reduced-fat bacon frying in a pan until browned.

    Place the reduced-fat bacon strips into a frying pan over medium heat. Fry them until they are crispy and lightly browned on both sides.

    Tip: For the best texture, ensure the pan is preheated before adding the bacon.
  2. 2Fry the eggs
    A single egg frying in a pan with a golden yolk.

    Crack the eggs into the pan and fry until the whites are fully set and the yolks reach your desired consistency.

    Tip: Cover the pan for a minute if you prefer the yolk slightly set.
  3. 3Toast the buns
    Hamburger bun halves browning in a dry pan.

    Place the cut sides of the hamburger buns into a dry frying pan. Toast over medium heat until they are golden brown and toasted to your liking.

    Tip: Keep an eye on the buns as they can toast very quickly.
  4. 4Slice the tomatoes
    Fresh tomatoes being sliced into uniform rounds on a wooden board.

    Using a sharp knife, slice two fresh tomatoes into even, thin rounds on a wooden cutting board.

    Tip: Use a serrated knife to get cleaner slices without crushing the tomato.
  5. 5Apply sauces
    Honey mustard being spread on a toasted bun.

    Take the toasted bun bases and spread a layer of honey mustard on the cut surface, followed by a generous squeeze of mayonnaise.

    Tip: Spread the sauce all the way to the edges for a flavorful bite.
  6. 6Add mayonnaise
    Mayonnaise being squeezed onto a bun already layered with honey mustard.

    Squeeze a generous amount of mayonnaise over the honey mustard layer on the bun.

    Tip: Use a squeeze bottle for better control of the sauce distribution.
  7. 7Layer the fresh lettuce
    Fresh green lettuce leaves being carefully layered onto the bottom bun on a wooden cutting board.

    Place fresh, crisp lettuce leaves onto the base bun. This adds a refreshing crunch and a vibrant color contrast to your burger.

    Tip: If the lettuce leaves are large, you can tear them to fit the bun size perfectly.
  8. 8Add sauce layers
    Red ketchup being drizzled from a squeeze bottle over green lettuce leaves on the hamburger bun.

    Drizzle ketchup over the layered ingredients as you build the burger to add a tangy, sweet balance to the savory bacon and egg.

    Tip: Use a steady hand to create an even drizzle across the surface of the lettuce.
  9. 9Add the crispy bacon
    Crispy fried bacon slices being arranged on top of the lettuce and sauce layers on a hamburger bun.

    Place the previously fried bacon slices onto the burger assembly. The savory, salty flavor of the bacon complements the fresh vegetables perfectly.

    Tip: If the bacon slices are too long, fold them gently so they sit securely within the bun perimeter.
  10. 10Add the cheese
    A single slice of cheese being placed on top of the stacked burger ingredients on a wooden board.

    Place a slice of cheese over the hot cooked ingredients. The residual heat from the bacon and egg will melt the cheese for a creamy, cohesive finish.

    Tip: Make sure the cheese is centered to ensure balanced coverage in every bite.

Storage Instructions

Cooked bacon and sausage
3 to 4 days
Store in an airtight container
Fresh vegetables
2 days
Keep sliced tomatoes separate from other ingredients

Burn It Off

Running
~60 minutes at a moderate pace (~10 km/h).
Leisurely Cycling
~1 hour and 45 minutes of casual cycling (~15 km/h).
Brisk Walking
~2 hours and 10 minutes of brisk walking (~5 km/h).

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can fry the bacon and sausage, and slice the vegetables in advance. Keep the cooked items refrigerated and assemble just before toasting the buns to keep everything fresh.
The key is the order of ingredients. Placing the sturdier items like the sausage and bacon toward the bottom and using the melted cheese as a glue helps bind the layers together. Using a long toothpick or skewer to hold the stack is also a great trick for serving.
It is a hearty, protein-packed meal. If you prefer something lighter, you can reduce the amount of sauce or omit the sausage to decrease the overall calorie count while still keeping the core flavors.
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