Peanut Butter Burger

This beef recipe is topped with creamy peanut butter, bacon and cheese is something that you have never tasted before. This mouth watering burger will soon be your go-to burger recipe.

If you love this burger recipe, then you are going to love this Classic Grilled Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Recipe or this Blackstone Hobo Dinner Recipe.

What do Peanut Butter Burgers taste like?

Adding the layer of creamy peanut butter to your cooked hamburger patty is full of nutty and salty flavor. We love to add a layer of crispy bacon and a slice of cheese to add to the flavor.

Ingredients

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How to Make Peanut Butter Burgers

• Step 1 – Cook Bacon – Cook the bacon until crispy based on your preference.  Set aside. 
• Step 2 – Heat Grill – Preheat a grill over medium heat (approximately 350-400 degrees F).

Step 3 – Form Beef Patties – Form the ground beef into 6 patties approximately ⅓ pound each.

Step 4 – Add patties to grill – Place on the grill over direct heat.  Season the patties with salt and pepper.

Step 6 – Cook Patties – Cook for 5-6 minutes per side until the patties reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.  

Step 7 – Heat Peanut Butter – Microwave the peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl on high for 30 seconds.  Place the hamburger buns on the grill for approximately 1 minute to toast the buns. Remove the buns.

• Step 8 – Top cheese on buns – Top each of the bottom buns with a slice of the cheddar cheese and a cooked burger patty. 
• Step 9 – Add the Peanut Butter Sauce on Patties – Then spread the warmed peanut butter on top of the patties.  Top with 2 slices of the cooked bacon and the topped bun.  
• Step 10 – Serve and Enjoy – Serve warm and enjoy with your favorite burger toppings such as lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onions and mayo.

Tips for the Best Burger

• Mixing Ingredients – Be careful not to over-mix the beef or the burgers will be tough.  Just mix with your hands until just combined in a large bowl. 
• Cooking Patties – Use an instant-read meat thermometer to make sure that the beef is cooked to a safe temperature before eating.  
• Prepare Grill – Heat grill to medium high heat and oiling the grates to prevent the patties from sticking.
• Cheese – Feel free to layer your burger with different types of cheese. You can use sharp cheddar cheese or Colby Monterrey Jack Cheese.

The Best Buns to Use

There are many different burger buns to use. You can choose from buns that are purchased at the grocery store or at your local bakery. These are some of our favorites.

• Ciabatta Rolls
• English Muffins
• Kaiser Rolls
• Potato Rolls
• Sesame Seed Buns
• Whole Wheat Buns

What to Serve with Burgers

Burgers can be served with many different sides. If you are grilling out your burgers, you may want to make your sides on the grill as well. This makes for an easy cleanup.

• Grilled French Fries
• Grilled Vegetables in Foil
• Grilled Potatoes in Foil
• Blackstone Sweet Potato Fries