Brunch Burgers

Ingredients

• 12 slices peppered bacon
• 1/2 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, divided
• 3/4 pound ground beef
• 3/4 pound ground pork
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon granulated onion
• 1 teaspoon ground sage
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
• 4 thick slices sharp cheddar cheese or Cooper Sharp American cheese
• 4 medium eggs
• 3 tablespoons soft butter
• 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
• 4 sandwich-size English muffins, toasted