Cooking burgers on a Blackstone griddle delivers a beautifully seared crust and a juicy interior thanks to the flat top’s even heat. Below is a clear, easy recipe and tips for making a Humpty Dumpty–style breakfast burger with bacon and a fried egg, perfect for a large griddle or a Blackstone.
There’s a small restaurant in Fargo called JL Beers that serves a simple menu of beer and burgers. One standout is the Humpty Dumpty burger: a breakfast-style burger topped with bacon and a fried egg. It’s easy to recreate at home on a griddle and makes a satisfying, indulgent meal any time of day.
If you have a Blackstone griddle, this method works great on it. A standard flat griddle will perform similarly as long as it gets hot and holds even heat.
What Ingredients do I need?
- Buns – Brioche buns are ideal because they toast well and add a touch of sweetness; English muffins work nicely too.
- Ground beef – Any mix is fine (80/20, 93/7, 96/4). Use leaner beef or ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Cheese – Cheddar slices or your favorite melting cheese.
- Eggs – Large eggs, fried so the yolks remain runny for that rich, saucy finish.
- Bacon – Precooked bacon saves space on the griddle; microwave-ready slices are convenient.
How to make Burgers with Fried Egg
- Preheat the griddle: Heat the griddle to medium-high so it’s hot enough for a good sear.
- Form the patties: Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and shape each into a patty. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Press a shallow indentation in the center of each patty to help them cook evenly and reduce bulging.
- Cook the burgers: Place patties on the hot griddle and cook about 3–4 minutes per side, or until a crust forms and they reach your preferred doneness. Add cheese about a minute before they’re done so it melts over the meat.
- Cook the eggs: Use an open area of the griddle or a separate nonstick skillet to fry four eggs. Cook until whites are set but yolks remain runny, about 3–5 minutes per side depending on the heat and how you like them.
- Toast the buns: Butter the cut sides of your buns and toast cut-side down on a cooler part of the griddle until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
- Assemble: Place each patty on a bun bottom, top with bacon and a fried egg, add any preferred condiments or toppings, and crown with the bun top.
- Serve: Serve immediately with fries, a salad, or your favorite side.
Why You Will Love a Blackstone Grill
The Blackstone flat top is a versatile, portable griddle that excels at breakfast and weekend cookouts. It provides even heat across a large surface, letting you cook multiple items at once—eggs, bacon, hash browns, and burgers—without crowding.
Portable convenience: Easy to transport for backyard gatherings, tailgates, camping, or pool parties. The compact size balances surface area with portability.
Ample cooking surface: A typical griddle surface gives you plenty of space to cook for a group, making it simple to prepare full breakfasts or multiple burgers at the same time.
Other Recipes to Try
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Pepperoni Pizza Caesar Wrap
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Cookie Fries
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Beer Cheese Soup
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2 Ingredient Sugar Cookie Berry Cobbler
If you try this Blackstone burger with a fried egg or any other recipe, share how it turned out in the comments or post a photo on Pinterest.
Blackstone Burger with Fried Egg
- Author: Jenna
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4
- Category: Easy
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
Description
The Humpty Dumpty burger is a breakfast-style sandwich topped with bacon and a fried egg. It’s simple to make at home on a large griddle and delivers bold, comforting flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound 96% lean ground beef (or your preferred blend)
- 4 brioche buns or English muffins
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices cheddar or other melting cheese
- 8 slices cooked bacon
- 4 fried eggs
Instructions
- Preheat a griddle over high heat. In a bowl, combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, salt and pepper. Divide into four balls and flatten into patties.
- If you plan to stuff or top with cheese, place cheese on one half of the patties or add a slice near the end of cooking.
- Grill the patties about 3–4 minutes per side for a good sear; adjust time for desired doneness and ensure cheese is melted.
- While burgers cook, fry eggs in a skillet so yolks stay runny and whites are set.
- Butter and toast the buns briefly on the griddle until golden.
- Assemble burgers with patty, bacon and fried egg. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Adjust beef blend, cheese, and toppings to suit your taste. For easier cleanup and to save griddle space, precook bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger