Breakfast Burger

provided by Andrew and Lindsay Johnson

Prep Time: 50 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Servings: 6 people

INGREDIENTS

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• 1 package peppered bacon

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• 1/2 cup brown sugar

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• 5 Tbsp maple syrup

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• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

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• 2 Tbsp canola oil

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• 6 slices cheddar cheese

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• 3/4 lb lean ground beef

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• 3/4 lb ground pork

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• 1 tsp ground sage

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• 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

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• 1 tsp black pepper

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• 6 brioche buns toasted

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• 6 eggs over easy

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• 2 Tbsp dijon mustard

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• rBaby spinach leaves

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INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Place the bacon slices on a plate.

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2. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar with three tablespoons of maple syrup. Press the brown sugar mixture onto one side of the bacon.

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3. Transfer the bacon to the wire rack, brown sugar side up. Bake it until it is crispy (about 30-40 minutes).

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4. In a medium bowl, use your hands to combine the beef, pork, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Gently shape the beef mixture into six patties that are about four inches in diameter.

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5. In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Cook the patties, pressing them with the back of a spatula. Cook them for 8-10 minutes (or your desired doneness), turning them once.

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6. During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of cheese. Transfer the patties to a plate, then fry the eggs over easy. Transfer the eggs to paper-towel lined plate.

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7. In a small bowl, mix two tablespoons of maple syrup and the Dijon mustard. Spread the maple-mustard sauce on toasted brioche buns. Place the patties on the bottom halves of the buns. Top with spinach, bacon, a fried egg and top bun.

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