Breakfast Burger

Breakfast for dinner, breakfast for lunch, breakfast for breakfast.  I can't get enough breakfast, and finding new ways to incorporate breakfast foods almost always ends up in tasty creations.  I went out on a bit of a limb here trying new flavors added to the burger, and the results were a success!  This recipe uses our Pastamore Traditional Barrel-Aged Balsamic Vinegar and maple syrup.

Ingredients:    serves 4
1 lb - 80/20 ground beef
1 Tbsp - Pastamore Barrel-Aged Balsamic Vinegar
1 tsp - maple syrup
1/2 tsp - salt
1/4 tsp - black pepper
1/4 tsp - red pepper flake
1/8 tsp - garlic powder
4 - buns
4 - frozen potato patties (hashbrown patties)
4 - eggs

Directions:
1.  Combine ground beef, Pastamore Barrel-Aged Balsamic Vinegar, maple syrup, and spices into a large mixing bowl.  Using your hands, mix the ingredients until they are evenly distributed.  Form the meat into 4 patties.

2.  Heat a large frying pan on the stove over medium-high heat (or heat up your grill).  Once hot, cook the burgers, turning once during the cooking process.  Cook until the desired doneness has been reached.  If cooking in a pan, the heat may have to be reduced because the vinegar and syrup may cause the meat to brown too quickly.

3.  While the burgers are cooking, cook the potato patties according to the package directions.  Cook according to package directions.  Cook the eggs individually in a small frying pan, either sunny side up or some doneness of over-easy.

4.  Place the cooked potato patty on the bottom bun.  Top with the burger, and add the egg last.  Top with ketchup, bacon, or cheddar cheese.