Cheeseburger with Egg and Bacon
A juicy beef patty topped with melted cheese, a crispy fried egg, and smoky bacon, all stacked on a soft bun. Quick to make and perfect for a hearty breakfast or fast dinner.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 1 patty (about 4 oz) beef patty
- 2 slices bacon
- 1 large egg
- 1 slice cheese slice
- 1 bun burger bun
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook the 2 bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels, leaving the fat in the pan.
- 2
Season the 1 beef patty with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook in the same skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
- 3
Place the 1 cheese slice on the patty during the last minute of cooking, covering the pan to melt it. Remove the patty and set aside.
- 4
Fry the 1 egg in the remaining fat over medium heat until the white is set and the yolk is still runny, about 2 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 5
Toast the 1 burger bun in the skillet for 1 minute. Assemble: bottom bun, patty with cheese, bacon, egg, top bun. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- spatula
- paper towels
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