Inspired by Dwight

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A browned beef patty, melted American cheese, and honey-glazed bacon bring steakhouse flavor to a toasted brioche bun. Pickles, red onion, a fried egg, and creamy Marie Rose sauce finish this indulgent homemade burger.

Directions

1. Toast the buns. Place the BRIOCHE BUNS cut-side down in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast until golden, then set aside.
2. Glaze the bacon. Cook the BACON over medium heat until nearly crisp. Reserve a little rendered fat for the eggs, then drizzle the HONEY over the bacon. Turn to coat and cook briefly until glossy, taking care not to burn the honey. Transfer to a plate.
3. Mix the sauce. Stir together the KETCHUP and MAYONNAISE until smooth.
4. Cook the burgers. Divide the GROUND BEEF into two loose balls. Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add the beef and firmly smash into thin patties. Season with SALT and PEPPER. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until browned underneath. Flip, add the AMERICAN CHEESE, and cook for another 1–2 minutes, or until the beef reaches 160°F.
5. Fry the eggs. Heat a little reserved bacon fat in a nonstick skillet and fry the EGGS to your preferred doneness. Season lightly with salt.
6. Build and serve. Spread the MARIE ROSE SAUCE on the buns. Add a cheeseburger patty, honey-glazed bacon, DILL PICKLES, RED ONION, and a fried egg to each burger. Finish with CHIVES, add the top buns, and serve immediately.

Recipe adaptation: Inspired by Dwight’s homemade recreation of the 4 Charles burger. This article’s quantities make two single-patty burgers; the creator’s post does not specify most ingredient amounts.