Create the Ultimate Maple Bacon Waffle Burger Experience!

Create the Ultimate Maple Bacon Waffle Burger Experience!

Author: Riley Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 75 minutes
Yield: 6 servings Category: LUNCH

Description

A delightful fusion of breakfast and burger, featuring crispy bacon, a juicy beef patty, and a fried egg, all embraced by golden waffles and drizzled with maple syrup.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Thick-cut bacon
  • Maple syrup
  • Brown sugar
  • Cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Ground beef (80/20)
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Garlic powder
  • Cheese (cheddar, American, or Swiss)
  • Fresh large eggs
  • Butter or oil for cooking
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Instructions

  1. 1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  2. 2. In a separate bowl, whisk together wet ingredients: milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. 3. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; a few small lumps are fine.
  4. 4. Heat waffle maker according to manufacturer directions, greasing lightly, and cook waffles until golden brown.
  5. 5. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
  6. 6. Arrange bacon on the sheet and brush with a mix of maple syrup and brown sugar; add cayenne if desired.
  7. 7. Bake bacon for 15–20 minutes until crispy, turning once for even glazing.
  8. 8. Transfer bacon to a wire rack to retain crispness.
  9. 9. Combine ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix gently.
  10. 10. Form mixture into six patties with a slight dimple in the center.
  11. 11. Grill or pan-fry patties over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes per side, topping with cheese before cooking is complete.
  12. 12. Fry eggs to your preferred doneness in a skillet with melted butter.
  13. 13. Assemble the sandwich starting with a waffle, then add the patty, bacon, fried egg, and drizzle of maple syrup, topping with another waffle.