The Ultimate Bacon Egg and Cheese Burger Recipe

With crispy bacon, fried egg, melted cheese, beer-soaked onions and mustard-mayo

by Justina Sullivan
Egg Bacon and Cheese Burger on a brioche bun. The gooey fried egg yolk is dripping down the burger and oozing melted cheese

What Makes This Bacon Egg and Cheese Burger So Good

This isn’t just any bacon, egg and cheese burger, it’s a bold, flavour-packed masterpiece. Crispy bacon, a perfectly fried egg, melted Gouda cheese and juicy, beer-soaked onions are stacked inside a soft, buttery brioche bun. Topped with tangy mustard mayo, pickles and fresh, crunchy salad, it’s the ultimate indulgent burger for brunch, lunch or whenever the craving strikes.

The Ultimate Bacon Egg and Cheese Burger Recipe

Why Brioche, Beer-Soaked Onions and Mustard Work So Well

Thanks to its light texture and subtle sweetness, a brioche bun makes an excellent base for a burger, balancing salty meats and tangy sauces beautifully. Beer-soaked onions add depth and richness, softening quickly as they cook, while American mustard brings a mild, slightly sweet sharpness that ties everything together.

For an extra burst of flavour, fry the egg in hot oil until the edges turn crispy, but don’t flip it over. If Gouda isn’t available, a good melting cheddar is a suitable alternative.

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The Ultimate Bacon Egg and Cheese Burger Recipe

With crispy bacon, fried egg, melted cheese, beer-soaked onions and mustard-mayo
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 1 brioche burger bun
  • 1 egg
  • 3 strips smokey bacon
  • 1 slice Gouda cheese (or cheddar)
  • 3 slices tomato
  • 2 lettuce leaves
  • 1/2 Squeeze lemon juice
  • Sea salt flakes

American Mustard-Mayo

  • 1 pickled cucumber chopped into small pieces
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp American Mustard

Beer Onions

  • 1 small white onion sliced
  • 1 tsp  soy sauce
  • 125ml beer
  • Sea salt flakes

Instructions

  • Combine mayonnaise, American mustard and chopped pickled cucumber. Set aside.
  • Fry onions in butter for 5 minutes. Add soy sauce and beer, then continue to cook down over medium-low heat until liquid has evaporated and onions are juicy and soft. Season with a little salt if needed.
  • Fry bacon until crispy. Keep warm by wrapping in aluminum foil and reserve bacon fat for frying the egg.
  • Toast brioche buns and spread both sides with butter. Next layer cheese on the bottom half and grill until melted.
  • Whilst grilling, fry the egg until crispy around the edges. Season with salt.
  • Lightly squeeze lemon juice over lettuce and tomatoes and season lightly with salt.
  • Build your burger: Start with placing lettuce over the melted cheese followed by tomato, egg, bacon, beer onions and finish with mustard-mayo-pickle.