Join DeVonn Francis in the Bon Apptit Test Kitchen as he makes an eye-opening breakfast smashburger to get you going in the morning. When some simple fruit and oatmeal won't be enough to get you out of bed, consider treating yourself to this crunchy, savory, gooey sausage burger. Looking for more cooking inspiration? Gain unlimited access to over 50,000 recipes across Bon Apptit and Epicurious https://bit.ly/3GyNmAb Director: Mel Ibarra Director of Photography: Eric Brouse Editor: Jared Hutchinson Host: DeVonn Francis Sr. Culinary Director: Carrie Parente Producer: Halie Aaron Culinary Producer: Denise Ginley Culinary Associate Producer: Stevie Stewart Line Producer: Jen McGinity Associate Producer: Oadhan Lynch Production Manager: Janine Dispensa Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes Camera Operator: Jeremy Harris Audio: Lil Van Leeuwen Post Production Supervisor: Steph Cardone Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter Supervising Editor: Eduardo Arajo Assistant Editor: Billy Ward -- 0:00 Introduction 0:43 Make the pickle 1:26 Toss ingredients and set aside 2:00 Make the meat mixture 2:05 Season the meat mixture 2:37 Sear a little bit to taste for seasoning 2:49 Form the meatballs 2:58 Weigh and form balls of meat 3:19 Smash the burgers 3:28 Put meatballs in hot skillet and top with parchment 3:35 Smash with griddle press 3:49 Season and flip 4:46 Fry the eggs 5:02 Cook eggs in burger fat and season 5:40 Toast the buns 6:00 Rub toasted side of bun with garlic 6:10 Make the sauce 6:51 Whisk together the ingredients 7:01 Assemble the burgers 7:25 Top burgers with pickles and arugula-herb salad 7:38 Taste! Want Bon Apptit shirts, hats and more? https://shop.bonappetit.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_brand=ba&utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_medium=video&utm_content=merch-shop-promo Still havent subscribed to Bon Apptit on YouTube? http://bit.ly/1TLeyPn Want more Bon Apptit in your life? Subscribe to the magazine! https://bit.ly/313UWRu ABOUT BON APPTIT Bon Apptit is a highly opinionated food brand that wants everyone to love cooking and eating as much as we do. We believe in seasonal produce, properly salted pasta water, and developing recipes that anyone can make at home.