Huge beef burger loaded with crispy hash browns, bacon, fried egg, pepper jack cheese, and spicy hangover sauce. Takes 45 minutes and serves 4.
This burger happened during one of those Saturday mornings when my brother came over looking absolutely miserable after his buddy’s wedding reception the night before. He kept moaning about needing “real food” and “something that will fix me,” so I decided to throw together everything I could think of that might help. I piled hash browns, bacon, a fried egg, and cheese on top of a big burger, figuring if one comfort food was good, five would be better. Turns out I was right, after eating this massive thing, he perked up and said it was exactly what he needed to rejoin the human race.
Why You’ll Love This
Fixes whatever’s wrong with you – Whether you’re hungover or just need serious comfort food Absolutely ridiculous in size – These aren’t just burgers, they’re architecture projects you eat Combines all the best things – Burger, breakfast, and pure indulgence all in one bite
Ingredients
Good ground beef: 80/20 mix with jalapeños and onions worked right into the meatPepper jack cheese: Adds some heat to cut through all that richnessCrispy hash browns: Because potatoes make everything betterThick bacon: Not the wimpy stuff, but substantial bacon that can hold its ownRunny egg: The yolk becomes like sauce and ties everything together
Step-by-Step Instructions
Burger Building Mix your ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and those minced jalapeños and onions. Don’t overwork it or you’ll get tough burgers. Make them into big patties, bigger than your buns because they’re going to shrink when they cook. The Dimple Thing Press your thumb into the center of each patty to make a shallow dent. This keeps them from turning into meatballs on the grill, which is impossible to eat. Stick them in the fridge while you get everything else ready. Getting Components Ready Make your sauce by mixing ketchup, mayo, and sriracha, start with less hot sauce and add more if you want. Cook your hash browns until they’re really crispy, fry up that bacon, and butter your buns. Having everything ready before you start grilling makes this so much easier. Grilling Time Get your grill nice and hot, around 450 degrees. Cook the burgers about 3 minutes per side, adding cheese near the end. These are thick, so they need time to cook through properly. Putting It All Together Toast those buttered buns, fry your eggs over easy, then stack everything up. Bottom bun, sauce, burger with cheese, hash browns, bacon, fried egg, more sauce, top bun. Good luck getting your mouth around it.
What to Serve With Them Honestly, these are so big they don’t need much else, but some crispy fries or onion rings finish the whole indulgent experience. For drinks, cold beer works great, or if you’re really committing to the hangover theme, a bloody mary. Definitely have lots of napkins ready because these are messy as hell to eat.
Mix It Up Different cheeses work great – sharp cheddar or swiss both taste good. You could add avocado if you want even more richness. Some people like to use sausage patties instead of bacon for a different breakfast vibe. Adding a whole hash brown patty instead of loose ones makes them easier to eat.
Keeping Them Fresh These really need to be eaten right away while everything is hot and crispy. You can prep the burger patties and sauce ahead of time, and the bacon and hash browns can be reheated, but definitely fry those eggs fresh. These aren’t the kind of thing you save for later.
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Hangover Burger
Epic burger stacked with hash browns, crispy bacon, fried egg, and pepper jack cheese. Perfect comfort food for any time.
Author: Isabel Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: 4 1 xCuisine: American
For the burger patties
2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)1½ teaspoons salt1½ teaspoons black pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder¼ cup jalapeño, minced¼ cup yellow onion, minced
→ For the hangover sauce
¼ cup ketchup¼ cup mayonnaise1 –2 tablespoons sriracha sauce, to taste
→ For the toppings
4 thick slices pepper jack cheese2 cups frozen hash browns, cooked crispy8 slices thick-cut bacon, fried crispy4 large eggs, fried over easy4 large hamburger bunsButter for toasting buns
Mix ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, minced jalapeño, and onion in a bowl. Divide into 4 equal portions and form into patties about ½ inch larger than your buns. Press a dimple in the center of each patty to prevent puffing. Refrigerate until ready to grill.
Mix ketchup, mayonnaise, and sriracha in a small bowl. Adjust sriracha to your heat preference and set aside.
Cook hash browns until golden and crispy. Fry bacon until crispy. Butter the inside of your hamburger buns. Keep everything warm while you cook the burgers.
Preheat grill to 450°F. Place burger patties on hot grates and cook for 3 minutes without moving them. Flip and cook 1-2 minutes more, then add cheese slices. Cook until burgers reach your desired doneness.
Place buttered buns cut-side down on the grill over indirect heat to toast. At the same time, fry your eggs over easy until whites are set but yolks are still runny.
Spread hangover sauce on both bun halves. Layer the bottom bun with burger patty, crispy hash browns, bacon, and top with a fried egg. Add the top bun and serve immediately.
Notes
These are huge burgers! Make sure you use sturdy, large buns that can handle all the toppings.
The dimple in the center prevents the burger from puffing up and helps it cook evenly.
You can substitute any cheese you prefer, and avocado slices make a great addition.
Keep all components warm while assembling to ensure the best eating experience.
