Breakfast Smash Burger

The perfect breakfast burger.

2 burgers
25 minutes
Ethan Chlebowski

Ingredients

Beef maple breakfast sausage

  • 80/20 ground beef
    250 g
  • Garlic
    1 clove
  • Salt
    a sprinkle
  • Maple syrup
    a spoonful
  • Dried sage
    a sprinkle
  • Black Pepper
    a spoonful

Potato crisp

  • Potatoes, grated
    100 g
  • Cooking oil
    a drizzle
  • Salt
    a sprinkle
  • Black Pepper
    a sprinkle
  • Chili Powder
    a sprinkle

Burger roll & toppings

  • Eggs
    2
  • American Cheese
    2 slices
  • Brioche Bun
    1
  • Ketchup
  • Pickled onions
  • Low-fat sour cream

Method

Step 1: Prepare the patties

Mix the meat with the salt and seasonings until they are well combined. Form into 4 equal-sized balls (2 balls per burger). Gather the remaining burger toppings and the bun.

Step 2: Cook the potatoes

Grate the potatoes and rinse them. Place the grated potatoes in a cheese cloth or a towel. Squeeze out all of the moisture that you can.

Add the potatoes, oil, and spices to a bowl and mix them together.

On a ripping hot cast iron, separate the potato mixture into two piles and place them on the grill to crisp up, flipping when needed. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Step 3: Sear & smash the patties

For the burgers, place the ball of meat on the griddle and immediately smash it with the spatula. Repeat with the remaining patties.

Let them undisturbed for about 45 seconds, then scrape and flip them over. Add a piece of cheese and place the other patty on top.

Step 4: Assemble the burgers

Lastly, soft scramble the eggs to your desired consistency.

Assemble the burger with the bun, sauces, hash browns, eggs, and any other toppings you would like. Enjoy.

“Have you ever woken up and wanted a burger? I got you. This is my preferred method for creating decadent and delicious breakfast smash burgers.”

Ethan Chlebowski
Creator

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Nutritional Information

PER BURGER
Calories610
43g
30g
42g

FAQ

Can I use a different type of cheese?

Yes you can - however, American cheese is the most classic for a smash burger. American cheese is used here for how easily it melts and the it adds. If you prefer other cheese, use cheddar, pepper jack, etc.

Can I use a different type of meat?

Most types of ground meat should work here. The ground beef is great for an and juicy sausage, but it does add a lot of calories. For a lower calorie option, grab some 93/7 ground turkey and add half a slice of bacon cut into pieces. The bacon will add some and saltiness to the burger.