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Jalapeno Egg Burger with Bacon Aioli

So I don’t know if you know this but fried eggs should ALWAYS be on a burger. I didn’t used to think so. In fact I used to think it was down right weird when I would see it on the Red Robin Royal Burger. I always thought “why would anyone want a fried egg on a hamburger?!” Now I know the answer: Because it’s freakin’ delicious that’s why.

This burger is all about the toppings, friends. In fact, I actually didn’t even make the patties myself, I bought them. Kind of like cheating I know but Costco has great frozen patties and make burger dinners so quick and easy.

But let’s get back to the toppings.

First up, the egg. Like I mentioned above, I never really got the idea of having an egg on a burger until I tried it at a new burger place. The yolk just kind of spills out and creates a sauce all it’s own when you bite into the burger. I seriously feel like I deprived myself for years by not adding eggs to my burgers.

Next up, jalapenos. If you’ve been following the blog for a while you know I love me some heat. I chose to use fresh jalapenos on this burger instead of pickled because the fresh jalapenos add the perfect amount of heat and crunch.

Finally, what I think of as the star of the burger show: Bacon Aioli.

And it was not what I intended to do at all.

I love when things work out like that.

You see, I actually just planned to make this a bacon, egg and jalapeno burger so I started cooking the bacon. Then Kellan asked me to help him pick out a movie. And if you’ve ever tried to help a very independent toddler pick out anything you know it can take some time.

Well it took more time then I realized and I burnt the bacon. Well some of the bacon, I was able to salvage 3 pieces. Three pieces however, wouldn’t be enough to serve alone on the burgers so I had to figure out another way to use it. I started thinking, bacon ranch…bacon mayo…then it hit me: Bacon Aioli.

This is a quick version of aioli using mayonnaise instead of raw eggs. But it still has the olive oil, garlic and lemon like traditional aioli.

And of course the bacon.

The result is a creamy, bright sauce that I could pretty much slather on everything. I’m already trying to find more excuses to use it in the very near future.

In the meantime, I’ll continue enjoying this burger. :)

Jalapeno Egg Burger with Bacon Aioli

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

Jalapeno Egg Burger Ingredients:

  • 4 1/4 pound hamburger patties
  • seasoning salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 jalapeno sliced
  • 4 hamburger buns

Bacon Aioli Ingredients:

  • 3 slices bacon
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Make aioli first. Cook bacon over medium heat until cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to cool. Once cool dice into small pieces.
  • In a bowl whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil and garlic. Stir in bacon. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Season both sides of hamburger patties with seasoning salt. Cook until cooked through.
  • While hamburgers are cooking, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook eggs 1 - 2 minutes on each side, white should be set but yolk soft.
  • Toast hamburger buns.
  • To assemble a burger: Place hamburger on bottom bun, top with fried egg and sliced jalapenos. Spread bacon aioli on top bun. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve.

Notes

Enjoy!
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Keywords: aioli, bacon, burger, egg, man food

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  • Reply
    Rachael
    November 4, 2023 at 5:32 pm

    5 stars
    This was so delicious!! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!

    • Reply
      Deseree
      November 5, 2023 at 9:08 am

      You are welcome, Rachael! So happy you enjoyed it!

  • Reply
    Josie
    June 7, 2021 at 7:33 am

    5 stars
    Oh my, sooooo good

    • Reply
      Deseree
      June 7, 2021 at 9:21 am

      Yay! Glad you enjoyed it!

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    Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze
    February 5, 2015 at 8:39 am

    I always thought it was weird too? I think I need to try these burgers because I love over medium fried eggs. And thank gosh you burnt that bacon because bacon aioli sounds like heaven!! Yum! Pinned!

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    Kiano
    February 4, 2015 at 11:24 pm

    The creamy richness from the yolk, with the spice from the jalapeno. Flavor combo from heaven!

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    Becky | The Cookie Rookie
    February 4, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    So brilliant! Looks amazing!

  • Reply
    Tammi @ Momma's Meals
    February 4, 2015 at 2:04 pm

    Why have I not topped my burgers with a fried egg before? I love this Aioli as well….Just pinned! Genius!

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    Shannon
    February 4, 2015 at 9:34 am

    I love happy accidents like bacon aioli!! Yum! I can’t wait to give it a try. I have some slider buns just begging for burgers – this would be a hit. It looks so yummy!

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    Miranda Payne Couse
    February 4, 2015 at 8:22 am

    I have never had a fried egg on a burger and now am dying to give it a try! I think I definitely have to pin this recipe and remake it. Jalapenos, fried eggs, bacon aioli, I’m completely invested.

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    the wicked noodle
    February 4, 2015 at 5:55 am

    I could not agree more about fried eggs on top of burgers!! It’s one of my favorite things in the world. LOVE the jalapenos and bacon aioli on this, too – this is my perfect burger!

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    fakeginger
    February 4, 2015 at 5:26 am

    I am so with you about the egg. And now I’m going to insist that all burgers have bacon aioli on them, too!

  • Reply
    A Family Feast
    February 4, 2015 at 5:25 am

    I love everything about this burger and I totally agree – a fried egg SHOULD be on every burger! (As well as bacon and aioli!) Yummy!

  • Reply
    Rachel Cooks
    February 4, 2015 at 3:40 am

    Now THIS is a burger. Loving that aioli!

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    Michelle De La Cerda-Nash
    February 4, 2015 at 1:24 am

    A fried eggs is pretty much home on anything. This looks fab.

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