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    Home » Recipes » Grill Recipes » Traeger Flatrock Griddle Grill » How To Make Breakfast Burgers On The Flattop

    How To Make Breakfast Burgers On The Flattop

    Published: Apr 11, 2023 · Modified: May 23, 2023 by Jenna Passaro · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Nothing says “good morning” like… hearty burgers for breakfast. YES, today we are making smashed breakfast burgers on the Traeger Flatrock Griddle (gifted). These griddle burgers are stacked high with griddled peppers and onions, sliced avocado, a fried sunny side up egg, and  Everything Bagel seasoning. Wear your pajamas for this one and let’s get griddling…

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    Table of Contents

    • Why breakfast smash burgers are great to make…
    • Ingredients
    • How to make breakfast burgers
    • Quick look at how to make this smash breakfast burgers recipe
    • FAQs 
    • Try these easy griddle recipes…
    • Griddle cooking tools in the SBG setup…
    • Meat thermometer recommendations
    • Why we wrote this recipe
    • Meat thermometer recommendations
    • Are you a foodie, too?
    • Smashed Breakfast Burgers Flatrock Griddle Recipe | Sip Bite Go

    Why breakfast smash burgers are great to make…

    • The key toppings: everything bagel seasoning, perfectly fried egg, griddled onions and peppers.
    • Blends two worlds together. Burgers and breakfast don’t usually go hand-in-hand, but this smash burger perfectly marries them together. 
    • It’s super tasty. Having an egg with a runny yolk on top adds an extra flavor bomb that you wouldn’t get otherwise. 
    • Easy. The lovely thing about griddling, is that you can cook all of this at once. Use one burner for the onions and peppers, another for cooking the patties, and the third section for toasting buns and frying your eggs. 

    New to griddle cooking burgers? 

    Scroll to the bottom of this post for step-by-step video instructions.

    Ingredients

    Here’s what you need to make breakfast burgers on the griddle grill.

    Full ingredients list for griddled breakfast smash burgers is at the bottom of this page and is easy to print.

    Ingredients for making smashed breakfast burger patties

    • 1 LB ground beef, 80/20 blend
    • 2 tbsp butter, salted
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp pepper
    • 4 slices cheddar cheese

    Griddled peppers and onions breakfast burger topping

    • 2 tbsp butter, salted
    • 1 yellow onion 
    • 1 red onion 
    • 1 red pepper 
    • 1 yellow pepper 
    • salt + pepper
    • 1 tbsp avocado oil, optional, to add while cooking so they don’t burn, as needed

    Check out these Philly cheesesteak smash burgers…

    Griddled fried egg breakfast burger topping

    • 1 tbsp butter, salted
    • 4 eggs

    Serve with griddled breakfast smash burger toppings

    • 4 hamburger buns
    • 1 tsp cilantro, fresh chopped
    • 1 tsp everything bagel seasoning
    • 1 avocado, sliced
    • 1 tbsp hot sauce or worcestershire sauce
    • You could also top with ​​tomato, lettuce, etc.

    See popular smoked food recipes on Sip Bite Go…  

    How to make breakfast burgers

    Now I’ll walk you through it…

    Infographic with recipe steps and captions demonstrating how to smash breakfast burgers on the Traeger Flatrock Griddle grill with Sip Bite Go logo and Jenna Passaro

    Quick look at how to make this smash breakfast burgers recipe

    1. Make hamburger balls and chill them.
    2. Griddle onions and peppers.
    3. Smash burgers and melt cheddar cheese on top.
    4. Griddle hamburger buns to toast them up.
    5. Fry eggs.
    6. Assemble breakfast smash burgers topped with a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning, avocado, cilantro, and hot sauce.

    Now for the step by step breakfast burgers griddle recipe…

    1. How to prep smash burgers from ground beef

    Man making smash burger patties with ground hamburger meat wearing a griddle shirt
    1. Divide up the ground beef into 4 equal portions. You don’t need to season them with salt and pepper at this time (you’ll do that when cooking the smash burgers on the griddle). 
    2. Roll ground beef into hamburger beef balls. (don’t form into patties now, you’ll do that on the griddle)
    3. Transfer smash burger meat to the fridge to chill while preparing the rest of the ingredients.

    2. How to griddle onions and peppers topping

    Traeger Flatrock Griddle Cooking Onions and Peppers for Breakfast Burgers
    1. Heat one griddle burner area to medium heat (~350 – 375 degrees F). 
    2. Add butter to the griddle and spread around.
    3. Add the sliced onions and peppers to the griddle surface. 
    4. Season with a little salt and pepper. 
    5. As needed, add a little avocado oil to the griddling onions and peppers while flipping them around every couple of minutes, as they cook. This will keep them from burning while they cook. 
    6. Cook until done to your liking. Once done, we like to leave the burner on low, or turn it off but leave the onions and peppers on the griddle to stay warm while cooking the rest of the food.

    3. How to griddle breakfast smash burgers

    Smashing Griddled Breakfast Burgers on the Traeger Flatrock Griddle Grill
    1. First, get some sort of kitchen tool to help you smash burgers. I use the (gifted) Traeger Grills meat smasher. In the Sip Bite Go Oklahoma smash burger recipe, you’ll see our method for using a large metal spatula to smash burgers. If you use a spatula to make smash burgers, add a piece of parchment paper between the spatula and the burger patty as you smash it, so it doesn’t stick).
    2. Preheat one griddle burner area to high (500 degrees F). The Sip Bite Go recipe demonstration is on the Traeger Flatrock but this recipe will work on the Blackstone Grill or whatever outdoor griddle you’re using to cook.
    3. Add butter to the griddle and spread around.
    4. Place beef balls onto the griddle and then use a burger press to smash the balls into a thin circular burger patty. 
    5. Season with salt and pepper and continue to griddle for 2 minutes.
    Traeger Flatrock Griddle Cooking Breakfast Burgers Smashed on the flattop with onions and peppers
    1. Flip burger patties, season with salt and pepper, top with a slice of cheese (cheddar), and cover with a steam dome to melt. About 2 minutes.
    Smash Burger Dome covering Breakfast Burgers as they cook
    1. Griddle smash burger until done to your liking.
    2. Remove smash burger patties from the griddle and place on top of your burger buns.
    3. Enjoy!
    Griddled smashed Cheeseburgers on a plate on the Flatrock Griddle

    4. How to griddle hamburger buns

    Griddle Toasting Hamburger Buns on the Flatrock Griddle
    1. Preheat one griddle burner area to low heat. (~300 degrees F)
    2. I don’t usually add more butter, because I cook the buns in an area of the griddle that was cooking the onions and peppers, and usually they toast up just fine. But if you want to, add butter to the griddle and spread around.
    3. Cook until done to your liking. I prefer to only griddle the inside of hamburger buns, not the outside, but you do you! Buns are toasted within 3 minutes.

    5. How to griddle fried egg / sunny side up egg to breakfast burger topping

    Griddled egg on Breakfast Burger with everything bagel seasoning and avocado
    1. Preheat one griddle burner area to low heat. (300 degrees F) 
    2. Add butter to the griddle and spread around.
    3. Crack egg onto the buttered surface and cook until done. For a sunny side up egg as seen in this recipe, the egg will cook within 4 minutes.
    4. Cook the eggs until done to your liking. 

    See how to griddle eggs for this breakfast burger recipe…

    Also see how to griddle bacon…

    6. How to assemble breakfast burgers

    Assembled Smashed Breakfast Burger Recipe made with the Flatrock Griddle
    1. Add toasted bun bottom to a plate.
    2. Add an overflowing amount of griddled peppers and onions. 
    3. Add smash burger with cheese. 
    4. Gently place the fried egg on top of the burger patty. 
    5. Sprinkle egg yolk with everything bagel seasoning and fresh chopped cilantro.
    6. Top as desired with avocado and hot sauce, plus the top bun.

    See how to make smoked burgers…

    FAQs 

    How to make smash burgers?

    This one is easy. First make your beef balls. Once you place them onto the hot griddle surface, use a burger press or a heavy spatula and press down on the ground beef balls to smash them into a burger patty shape. 

    How long to cook smash burgers?

    Cook at 500 degrees F for 2 – 3 minutes per side or until they reach your desired level of doneness.

    Do burgers and eggs go together?

    Most definitely! Having a runny yolk adds some additional flavor to your smash burger.

    How do you fry an egg on a griddle?

    Preheat your griddle to a low to medium low temperature. Melt some butter on the surface then place your egg right on top. Cook for about 4 minutes or until the egg is done to your liking. I enjoy a runny yolk, but if you like a firm yolk, then cook the egg for an additional minute.

    Sunnyside up egg on Griddle Cooked Breakfast Burgers

    Try these easy griddle recipes…

    • Smashed breakfast burgers
    • Griddled bacon
    • Griddled onions
    • Griddled chicken breast
    • Griddle corn on the cob
    • Quesadillas on the griddle
    • Onion smashed burgers
    • Philly cheesesteak smash burgers
    • Steak fajitas on griddle
    • GUIDE: seasoning Blackstone Griddle grills for the first time

    See new griddle recipes for beginners…

    Griddle cooking tools in the SBG setup…

    Main griddle equipment

    • Outdoor flattops: Blackstone Griddle + Traeger Flatrock (gifted). 
    • Indoor griddle: Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Grill Pan

    Other helpful grilling tools, accessories, ingredients…

    • Heavy-duty Traeger tongs
    • Traeger Tray (love for prep and to carry ingredients to the grill)
    • Meat Church Texas Sugar BBQ
    • California Avocado Oil Blend

    Traeger Flatrock guides

    • Traeger Flatrock grill review
    • Tips for seasoning Traeger Flatrock grills
    • Guide to Flatrock grease bucket
    • See demos for the Traeger Flatrock grill cover
    • Check out popular Flatrock accessories and the Flatrock smash burger kit

    Meat thermometer recommendations

    Every home chef needs a reliable meat thermometer to cook food perfectly. 

    On Sip Bite Go, you’ll often see me using:

    1. Meater thermometer – a fancy wireless thermometer that connects to a phone app – gifted to me from a Traeger partnership.
    2. ThermoPro digital thermometer – which has a wire that connects the thermometer to a display box outside the oven/grill. 

    It’s like being psychic! The great thing about either of the thermometers above is that I don’t have to take the food out of the oven to know the temperature. 

    How to use ‘em… What I do is stick the digital thermometer in steak, pork, chicken, whatever… Then put the food in the oven, on the smoker, or grill.

    While the meat cooks, it reads the temperature so I know exactly what temp meat is as it’s cooking. Without having to take it out and check. It’s really difficult to overcook food when you know exactly what temp it is inside!

    Breakfast burgers smashed on the Traeger Flatrock griddle recipe images with text overlay and Sip Bite Go logo

    See how to make half pound Blackstone burgers…

    Why we wrote this recipe

    What you think about before bed is what you dream about…

    right?

    Well, my husband came out of the pantry at 9pm one night craving everything bagel seasoning. 

    We knew the next day was going to be beautiful, so griddled smash burgers were already on the brain. 

    As we were getting ready for bed we started dreaming about how to make breakfast burgers that would blow our taste buds minds….

    And the rest is recipe writing history!

    Gourmet burger recipes from Sip Bite Go to check out…

    • Smoked burgers
    • Viral taco smash burgers
    • Breakfast burgers
    • Onion smash burgers
    • Philly cheesesteak smash burgers
    • Blackstone burgers
    • Burger sliders
    • See how to make hamburger patties step by step
    • GUIDE: how long to grill burgers
    • Sous vide burgers
    • Mayo seared sous vide burgers
    • Sous vide lamb burgers
    • Smoked bacon wrapped burgers
    • Bacon wrapped burgers
    • Cheeseburger pizza
    • See more Blackstone griddle recipes
    • Learn how to toast buns on griddle
    • See the best burger recipes…

    Meat thermometer recommendations

    Every home chef needs a reliable meat thermometer to cook food perfectly. 

    On Sip Bite Go, you’ll often see me using:

    1. Meater thermometer – a fancy wireless thermometer that connects to a phone app – gifted to me from a Traeger partnership.
    2. ThermoPro digital thermometer – which has a wire that connects the thermometer to a display box outside the oven/grill. 

    It’s like being psychic! The great thing about either of the thermometers above is that I don’t have to take the food out of the oven to know the temperature. 

    How to use ‘em… What I do is stick the digital thermometer in steak, pork, chicken, whatever… Then put the food in the oven, on the smoker, or grill.

    While the meat cooks, it reads the temperature so I know exactly what temp meat is as it’s cooking. Without having to take it out and check. It’s really difficult to overcook food when you know exactly what temp it is inside!

    Are you a foodie, too?

    Hey home chef, hope that answers all your questions about making a smash breakfast burgers. 

    Enjoy cooking and chat soon on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube.

    – Jenna

    Next, browse the Sip Bite Go recipe collection…

    Breakfast Burgers Smashed with Eggs on the Flatrock Griddle Grill

    Smashed Breakfast Burgers Flatrock Griddle Recipe | Sip Bite Go

    Nothing says “good morning” like… hearty burgers for breakfast. YES, today we are making smashed breakfast burgers on the Traeger Flatrock Griddle (gifted). These griddle burgers are stacked high with griddled peppers and onions, sliced avocado, a fried sunny side up egg, and Everything Bagel seasoning. Wear your pajamas for this one and let’s get griddling… | sipbitego.com
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course, Main Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 816kcal
    Author: Jenna Passaro

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for making smashed breakfast burger patties

    • 1 LB ground beef 80/20 blend
    • 2 tbsp butter salted
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp pepper
    • 4 slices cheddar cheese

    Griddled peppers and onions breakfast burger topping

    • 2 tbsp butter salted
    • 1 yellow onion
    • 1 red onion
    • 1 red pepper
    • 1 yellow pepper
    • salt + pepper
    • 1 tbsp avocado oil optional, to add while cooking so they don’t burn, as needed

    Griddled fried egg breakfast burger topping

    • 1 tbsp butter salted
    • 4 eggs

    Serve with griddled breakfast smash burger toppings

    • 4 hamburger buns
    • 1 tsp cilantro fresh chopped
    • 1 tsp everything bagel seasoning
    • 1 avocado sliced
    • 1 tbsp hot sauce or worcestershire sauce
    • You could also top with ​​tomato lettuce, etc.

    Instructions

    How to prep smash burgers from ground beef

    • Divide up the ground beef into 4 equal portions. You don’t need to season them with salt and pepper at this time (you’ll do that when cooking the smash burgers on the griddle).
    • Roll ground beef into hamburger beef balls. (don’t form into patties now, you’ll do that on the griddle)
    • Transfer smash burger meat to the fridge to chill while preparing the rest of the ingredients.

    How to griddle onions and peppers topping

    • Heat one griddle burner area to medium heat (~350 – 375 degrees F).
    • Add butter to the griddle and spread around.
    • Add the sliced onions and peppers to the griddle surface.
    • Season with a little salt and pepper.
    • As needed, add a little avocado oil to the griddling onions and peppers while flipping them around every couple of minutes, as they cook. This will keep them from burning while they cook.
    • Cook until done to your liking. Once done, we like to leave the burner on low, or turn it off but leave the onions and peppers on the griddle to stay warm while cooking the rest of the food.

    How to griddle breakfast smash burgers

    • First, get some sort of kitchen tool to help you smash burgers. I use the (gifted) Traeger Grills meat smasher. In the Sip Bite Go Oklahoma smash burger recipe, you’ll see our method for using a large metal spatula to smash burgers. If you use a spatula to make smash burgers, add a piece of parchment paper between the spatula and the burger patty as you smash it, so it doesn’t stick).
    • Preheat one griddle burner area to high (500 degrees F). The Sip Bite Go recipe demonstration is on the Traeger Flatrock but this recipe will work on the Blackstone Grill or whatever outdoor griddle you’re using to cook.
    • Add butter to the griddle and spread around.
    • Place beef balls onto the griddle and then use a burger press to smash the balls into a thin circular burger patty.
    • Season with salt and pepper and continue to griddle for 2 minutes.
    • Flip burger patties, season with salt and pepper, top with a slice of cheese (cheddar), and cover with a steam dome to melt. About 2 minutes.
    • Griddle smash burger until done to your liking.
    • Remove smash burger patties from the griddle and place on top of your burger buns.
    • Enjoy!

    How to griddle hamburger buns

    • Preheat one griddle burner area to low heat. (~300 degrees F)
    • I don’t usually add more butter, because I cook the buns in an area of the griddle that was cooking the onions and peppers, and usually they toast up just fine. But if you want to, add butter to the griddle and spread around. Add buns.
    • Cook until done to your liking. I prefer to only griddle the inside of hamburger buns, not the outside, but you do you! Buns are toasted within 3 minutes.

    How to griddle fried egg / sunny side up egg to breakfast burger topping

    • Preheat one griddle burner area to low heat. (300 degrees F)
    • Add butter to the griddle and spread around.
    • Crack egg onto the buttered surface and cook until done. For a sunny side up egg as seen in this recipe, the egg will cook within 4 minutes.
    • Cook the eggs until done to your liking.

    How to assemble breakfast burgers

    • Add toasted bun bottom to a plate.
    • Add an overflowing amount of griddled peppers and onions.
    • Add smash burger with cheese.
    • Gently place the fried egg on top of the burger patty.
    • Sprinkle egg yolk with everything bagel seasoning and fresh chopped cilantro.
    • Top as desired with avocado and hot sauce, plus the top bun.

    Video

    Notes

    See the recipe: https://sipbitego.com/breakfast-burgers
    Watch the full-length YouTube recipe video for breakfast burgers on the griddle on Sip Bite Go’s YouTube channel.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 816kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 299mg | Sodium: 1314mg | Potassium: 898mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1921IU | Vitamin C: 105mg | Calcium: 258mg | Iron: 5mg
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