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Double Decker Brunch Burger is just that. Brunch on a bun. It starts with two smashed patties topped with cheese. The top layer has a fried egg and bacon and there’s a waffle in the middle making it an epic double decker burger.

I have been a total slacker this month for #BurgerMonth2021. It’s just been a not so great couple of months. Not that I haven’t made and eaten my burgers. I just haven’t gotten around to editing the photos and posting them on the blog. Oh, and writing the posts.

To say I’ve lost my mojo is an understatement. And I don’t even think it’s because of this lovely pandemic we’re still going through. I think it’s just life in general for me. I’ve hit a rough patch and having a hard time getting over it.

Burger month was supposed to get me out of the rut, but it hasn’t really. Not that I haven’t gotten creative in the kitchen again this year for my burgers. It’s actually getting the post written and published that seems to be my hiccup. I know I’ll get over it eventually. Things just need to be shaken up a bit to get it done. Okay, so enough about me.

What is a brunch burger?

I mean besides the obvious, it’s a burger that you can have for brunch. There’s a waffle in the middle. Then there’s bacon and egg on top. And finally burger patties on both top and bottom buns. Exactly what I said, it’s brunch on a bun.

When I thought about burgers for this year, I remember a trip to San Francisco. There was Johnny Rockets restaurant near the hotel. We had breakfast there almost every day and I had the breakfast with a burger patty on the platter. I can’t remember what it was called, but it was good. So, that got me thinking of a breakfast burger.

I’ve already made a hash burger. It was last year when I made the corned beef hash burger. Then I made an authentic loco moco Hawaiian burger based on loco moco I had for breakfast in Maui. So you could have that for a breakfast burger, too.

Look at those double decker brunch burger layers!

So there’s the top bun. It’s a brioche style bun slightly toasted on the griddle. Then a fried egg. I always make mine well done. I don’t like a runny yolk. Make your egg how you want it. Next is a layer of bacon on top of the smashed cheeseburger patty. And then there’s a waffle. Then more bacon and a second smashburger patty on top of the bottom bun that’s also toasted.

I made my waffles from a Krusteaz protein pancake mix. It’s the same mix I used for my hot chicken and pancake tacos. Feel free to use whatever waffle you want in the middle. Ego? Have at it. Something healthy like a whole grain? Go for it! It’s your burger. Use whatever waffle you want. Or make it a pancake! Or an English muffin or crumpet. Go crazy!

Don’t like bacon? Change it up!

I used some center cut bacon. No, it wasn’t apple wood smoked. Though that would have been good, too. It was just regular bacon. If you’re not a fan of bacon make it Canadian bacon or a slice of ham. Maybe a sausage patty? Or sliced sausage links. That would be good, too.

Full disclosure.

I meant to mix the ground beef with breakfast sausage. For whatever reason, the sausage never made it to the online cart, and I didn’t get it in time to make the burger. Which is okay. But if you want to really make this more breakfast like, combine some breakfast sausage with your ground beef. I bet it tastes awesome.

And I will more than likely do that next time I make these. Because I am making these again. These double decker brunch burgers were off the charts delicious. It was essentially most if not all the protein and calories I needed for the day. Perfect for brunch, right?

You’ve got a little bit of drool right there in the corner. You can see it. Do you want a napkin? I know you are drooling because I am. Just look at all those delicious layers of goodness. From the egg to the waffle to the burger this is one downright delicious double decker brunch burger!

Make sure to check out my list of burgers after the recipe card. And while you’re down there, check out some of the other bloggers participating in #BurgerMonth2021!