Take your smashburger game to breakfast with these sausage egg and cheese smashburgers. The crispy sausage patties change the game.
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What Is A Breakfast Smashburger?
We’re all familiar with a classic smashburger. That’s where you smash a ground beef patty on a griddle, so it’s super thin. Then, you pile it with your favorite toppings on a bun.
Well, I got to thinking. Why can’t we do the same thing with breakfast sausage? And if we do it with breakfast sausage, then we can totally change classic sausage, egg & cheese sandwiches into something way more exciting.
Instead of a boring sausage patty, this technique adds so much more texture because the sausage gets nice and crispy. And when you top it with a fried egg and American cheese, the taste is incredible.
You’ll need a griddle or skillet for this recipe. And I also recommend using a smash burger press and griddle spatula.
Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Smashburger
Ingredients
- 16 oz breakfast sausage
- 6 tbsp butter
- 4 English Muffins
- 4 eggs
- 4 slices American cheese
- pinch kosher salt
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Heat Griddle: Heat your griddle to 425F degrees. If using the Ninja FlexFlame, use the roast/bake function. Or heat a large skillet or griddle on the stove over medium-high heat.
- Shape: Divide the sausage into 8 even pieces. Roll into balls.
- Smash: Place the sausage balls on the griddle. Use a weight to smash them down. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Once they’re seared, use a spatula to flip them over. Cook 1-2 more minutes. Then, transfer to a pan.
- Toast Muffins: Spread butter on the English muffins. Place them butter side down on the griddle and toast for about 30 seconds, until golden brown.
- Fry Eggs: Add any leftover butter to the griddle. Crack the eggs onto the butter. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook 1-2 minutes. Flip. Add a slice of cheese on each egg. Cook 1-2 more minutes.
- Assemble: Place one sausage patty on the bottom of the toasted English muffin. Add a fried egg, another layer of sausage and the top of the muffin.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Ingredients
- Breakfast Sausage: My favorite brand is Jimmy Dean, regular flavor. It’s pork sausage that isn’t too spicy. But you can use whatever brand you like.
- Eggs
- American Cheese: Or your favorite breakfast cheese. Cheddar cheese is also a good choice.
- English Muffins: Or use biscuits, buns, a bagel or croissants.
- Butter: Some will be fore the English muffins and some is for cooking the eggs.
- Kosher Salt and Black Pepper
See the full recipe card above for servings and a full list of ingredients.
How to make a smashed sausage egg and cheese
Heat your griddle to 425F degrees. If using the Ninja FlexFlame, use the roast/bake function. You can also bake these indoors on the stove with a griddle pan or skillet. Just heat the pan on the stove top over medium-high heat.
- STEP ONE: Divide the sausage into 8 even pieces. Roll into balls.
- STEP TWO: Place the sausage balls on the griddle. Use a weight to smash them down. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Once they’re seared, use a spatula to flip them over. Cook 1-2 more minutes. Then, transfer to a pan.
PRO TIP: There is no need to add any spices to the meat because it's already seasoned.
- STEP THREE: Spread butter on the English muffins. Place them butter side down on the griddle and toast for about 30 seconds, until golden brown.
- STEP FOUR: Add any leftover butter to the griddle. Crack the eggs onto the butter. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook 1-2 minutes. Flip. Add a slice of cheese on each egg. Cook 1-2 more minutes.
- STEP FIVE: Place one sausage patty on the bottom of the toasted English muffin. Add a fried egg, another layer of sausage and the top of the muffin.
How to serve sausage egg and cheese smashburgers
Once you stack the sandwiches, serve immediately. If you like a little heat, add a couple dashes of Tabasco sauce to the top sausage patty.
These breakfast sandwiches will change your brunch game because they’re so different from the classic recipes.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. You can also freeze them for future breakfasts. Just reheat them in the microwave.
GCG Pro Pitmaster Tips
- Form your breakfast sausage into balls and keep it cold
- Cook the patties first; then cook the eggs in the meat drippings
- Toast the English muffins on the griddle too
