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Handheld smartphone photo of a thick, juicy Crack Burger with charred edges and bubbling sharp cheddar cheese.

Crack Burgers: The Ultimate Loaded Breakfast Burger Recipe

These Crack Burgers feature a thick, seared beef patty, bubbling sharp cheddar, crispy smoked bacon, and a liquid golden sunny-side-up egg on a toasted brioche bun. A viral-worthy, addictive dinner for burger lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 840
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20) 454g
  • 2 slices Sharp Orange Cheddar Cheese Thick cut
  • 4 slices Smoked Bacon Crispy and wavy
  • 2 large Eggs Fresh for liquid yolks
  • 2 Brioche Buns Buttered and toasted
  • 1 tsp Dried Parsley For garnish
  • 1 tsp Cracked Black Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • 1 Cast-Iron Skillet For searing the beef
  • 1 Non-stick Pan For the perfect fried egg

Method
 

Prepare and Sear
  1. Divide 1 lb (454g) of ground beef into two thick patties. Season generously with salt and cracked black pepper.
  2. Sear in a hot cast-iron skillet for 4 minutes per side until a dark crust forms. Top with cheddar and melt.
Toppings and Assembly
  1. Fry bacon until crispy. In a separate pan, fry eggs sunny-side-up until whites are set but yolks are liquid.
  2. Place patty on toasted brioche bun bottom, layer bacon, add the egg, and garnish with dried parsley and pepper.

Notes

Use cold beef to ensure a better sear without overcooking the center.
Don't skip toasting the buns; it provides a necessary structural barrier for the egg yolk.