Bacon Cheddar Burger with Fried Egg and Smoky Potato Hash

Breakfast for dinner just got a serious upgrade. Forget cereal-this burger is a full-on feast. Juicy beef patties are seared in bacon fat, then crowned with melted cheddar, a sunny-side-up egg and crispy bacon. A smoky ketchup and hot sauce crema add the perfect kick.

On the side, a loaded veggie hash with potatoes, bell pepper and scallions brings all the savory, smoky flavors together. It’s a restaurant-worthy meal that’s surprisingly easy to make at home.

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Ingredients

1 unit Green Bell PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

12 ounce PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Cheddar CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce BaconView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit EggsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit KetchupView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Smoked PaprikaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Brioche BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Hot SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Dice potatoes into ½-inch cubes. Core and dice green bell pepper into ½-inch pieces. Thinly slice scallions, separating white and green parts.
2. Toss potatoes and bell pepper with a drizzle of oil, salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast until golden and tender, about 20-25 minutes.
3. While vegetables roast, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon fat in the skillet.
4. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, hot sauce and a pinch of salt to make the crema. In another bowl, mix ketchup with smoked paprika to make smoky ketchup.
5. Form ground beef into two patties, season with salt and pepper. Cook in the reserved bacon fat over medium-high heat, about 4 minutes per side for medium. During the last minute, top each patty with cheddar cheese and cover skillet to melt.
6. In a separate nonstick skillet, fry eggs sunny-side up in a little oil or butter until whites are set but yolks are runny.
7. Toast brioche buns in a toaster or under the broiler. Spread smoky ketchup on bottom buns, then top with patties, fried egg and crispy bacon. Drizzle with hot sauce crema and close with top buns.
8. Toss roasted potatoes and peppers with scallion greens. Serve alongside burgers.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of cheese?

Yes, any melty cheese like American, provolone or gouda works well.

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Use gluten-free buns and ensure your ketchup and hot sauce are gluten-free.

Can I prepare the hash ahead of time?

Yes, roast the potatoes and peppers up to a day in advance and reheat in the oven or skillet.