Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Smashburger

Take your smashburger game to breakfast with these sausage egg and cheese smashburgers. The crispy sausage patties change the game.

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.

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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.

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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.

1. STEP ONE: Divide the sausage into 8 even pieces. Roll into balls. 

2. 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. 

3. 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.

4. 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. 

5. 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. 

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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.

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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.

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