Hangover Burger
A bold, savory burger stacked high with melty cheese, crispy hash browns, smoky bacon, and a fried egg—all drizzled with a spicy, creamy sauce. The ultimate comfort food that satisfies any craving.
Ingredients
For the Burger Patties:
- 2 lbs 900g ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1½ tsp black pepper or white pepper for a smoother finish
- 1 tsp garlic powder or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ¼ cup jalapeño minced (or 1 tbsp pickled jalapeño juice)
- ¼ cup yellow onion minced (or ½ tsp onion powder)
For the Hangover Sauce:
- ¼ cup 60ml ketchup (or diluted tomato paste)
- ¼ cup 60ml mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter version)
- 1 –2 tbsp sriracha adjust to taste
For the Toppings:
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese or cheddar
- 2 cups frozen hash browns cooked until golden
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon fried crispy (or turkey bacon)
- 4 large eggs fried over-easy (or poached)
- 4 hamburger buns brioche, sourdough, or gluten-free
- Butter or oil for toasting buns
Instructions
- Mix beef, salt, pepper, garlic, jalapeño, and onion in a bowl. Shape into 4 patties, ½-inch thick, with a small center indent. Chill for 15–20 minutes.
- Whisk together ketchup, mayo, and sriracha. Adjust heat to taste. Chill until ready.
- Cook hash browns until crispy. Fry bacon until crisp. Toast buns in butter or oil. Fry eggs over-easy—set whites, runny yolks.
- Preheat grill/skillet to 450°F (230°C). Cook patties 3 minutes per side (longer if needed). Add cheese in the last minute and cover to melt.
- Spread sauce on bottom bun. Stack patty, hash browns, bacon, egg, and top with more sauce and the top bun. Serve hot.