Brunch Burger Recipe

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Wash and scrub the baby potatoes. Place them in a pot of salted water, bring to a boil, and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Using the bottom of a glass or a potato masher, gently smash each potato until flattened, about 1/2 inch thick.

Drizzle the smashed potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

While the potatoes are baking, prepare the burger patties. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until just combined.

Form the mixture into two equal patties, making a slight indentation in the center of each to prevent bulging during cooking.

Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on one side.

Flip the patties and place a slice of smoked Gouda cheese on top of each patty. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes for medium doneness.

In another skillet, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside on a paper towel to drain.

Using the same skillet, crack the eggs and cook them over medium heat until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 3-4 minutes. If you prefer them over-medium, cook for an additional minute.

Once all components are cooked, assemble your burger. Start with the bottom bun, add the burger patty with melted Gouda, followed by crispy bacon, a fried egg, and a handful of spring mix.

Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately with the fried smashed potatoes on the side.