Is An Egg Good On A Hamburger?

If you add fillers like oats or breadcrumbs to your hamburger mixture or want to add any bulky ingredients such as peppers or onions, the eggs are necessary to bind those ingredients. To help ensure the burgers stay together, avoid overhandling the meat and flipping the burgers more than necessary during cooking. Are Eggs Necessary for Burgers?

When it comes to egg in hamburger patties or meatloaf, the egg serves as a binder to hold the meat and other ingredients together. According to Michigan State University, the higher the fat content, the more the meat shrinks during cooking.

But a fried egg feels gaudy, more like a status symbol. My argument is simply there are stronger toppings for burgers that would yield greater satisfaction. Hell, I’d argue for slathering peanut butter on a hamburger before adding another fried egg.

Con: An egg adds minimal flavor. A hamburger requires brawny, robust toppings and condiments. Every flavor associated with a burger is loud: the beef, ketchup, mustard, onions, pickles.