Brunch Burgers

Anyone ever had their day interrupted by one of those annoying phone calls with someone on the other end wanting you to participate in a survey?  Or been innocently walking through the mall and been approached by someone carrying the dreaded clipboard and pen?  I'm not sure that I've ever taken the time to participate in a single survey but I'd be willing to bet that my husband has completed every survey he's ever been asked to complete.   #hesanextrovert 😅  

So here I am today -  playing the role of a super annoying data collector.😬 I'm conducting an informal poll about brunch.  Participate if you like and if you choose to opt out - scroll down the recipe and enjoy.  🍔  If you want to help a girl out though - I would love to get your opinions.  

1.  Do you prefer breakfast food or lunch food for brunch?  Or a combination of both?  

2. Does the time of day affect your food choices? Breakfast foods only before noon, for example.  

​3.  What's your favorite brunch food?

Maybe I'm new to the trend but it seems like brunches are the new morning happy hour. 🥂 I've been making more brunch food than anything else lately.  I'm not complaining because I love brunch food.  I'm just trying to gather more information about what people what to see on their brunch table.  

If you've the person who likes to eat breakfast and lunch in a single bite - this brunch burger is for you.  A delicious combination of the best parts of both breakfast AND lunch.  And just in case you were wondering - I didn't serve these for breakfast, lunch or brunch - I went rogue and served them for dinner.  🤣

Brunch Burgers
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 Tablespoon maple syrup
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound (85% lean) ground beef
8 ounces breakfast sausage
4 slices bacon
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 slices cheddar cheese
4 eggs
4 brioche hamburger buns

Combine mayonnaise, Worcestershire, syrup and 1/2 t. pepper. 

Combine beef and sausage in a bowl with hands. 

Divide meat into 4 portions.  Shape into patties. Press a divot into center of each.

Cook bacon until crispy.  Drain on paper towels.  Reserve 2 T. fat.

Heat 1 T. reserved fat in skillet.  Add patties and sprinkle with 1/4 t. salt & pepper.  Or place on grill.  

Cook until well browned on bottom.  Flip and cook to 160 degrees.  

Transfer to paper towel lined plate to drain grease.  

Crack 2 eggs into 2 bowls. (2 eggs per bowl)  Season with salt.  

Heat reserved fat in skillet.  Pour eggs into skillet.  Cover & cook 1 minute.  Remove skillet from heat.  Let sit, covered for 2 minutes.  

Spread mayonnaise on cut side of buns. 

Place burgers on buns.  

Top with cheese. 

Top with eggs. 

Top with bacon.  

Add top bun. 

Weekend brunches are my jam.  Who doesn't love the concept of combing two meals into one?   Linner - lupper - brunch or even the less popular, late night... brinner. 😅  Fusing the best parts of breakfast like fruit, bacon, eggs and pastries with the best parts of an afternoon meal like burgers, salads, meats and cheeses is my definition of genius. 🥐 And don't even get me started on mimosas.  🥂  Champagne and juice  Yes, please.  

​Ciao!

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