• 1/2 pound thick-cut bacon or black-pepper bacon

• 1/4 cup dark amber maple syrup

• 1 1/2 pounds coarsely ground beef chuck

• 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce

• 3 tablespoons grated onion

• 2 tablespoons grainy dijon mustard

• coarse salt and black pepper

• EVOO or vegetable oil for drizzling

• 1/2 pound sliced extra-sharp white cheddar, for topping

• melted butter, for frying eggs and basting burger rolls

• 4 organic eggs

• 4 seed-topped or onion burger rolls, split

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees . Bake the bacon on a broiler pan or rack-lined baking sheet until the fat is partially rendered, about 15 minutes. Baste the bacon with the maple syrup; bake until crisp, 5 to 6 minutes.
2. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. In a bowl, combine the beef, Worcestershire and onion (grate the onion over the bowl so the juices fall into the meat). Stir in the mustard; season with salt and lots of pepper. Form into 4 patties (thinner at the center and thicker at the edges). Drizzle the patties with oil; cook, flipping once, until a nice crust forms, about 7 minutes. Top with the cheese and cook for about 2 minutes to melt.
3. Brush a nonstick skillet over medium heat with some melted butter. Add the eggs and fry to your liking; season.
4. Toast the buns, basting with melted butter. Top the bun bottoms with the burgers, bacon, eggs and bun tops