Peanut Butter Burger Recipe
Topped with creamy peanut butter under melted American cheese and topped with house made candied bacon! Served with sliced crispy dill pickle.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Toppings
Burger Assembly
Candied Bacon
Method
Candied Bacon Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Candied Bacon
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Coat the Bacon
In a bowl, mix the brown sugar and maple syrup. Dip each slice of bacon into the mixture, ensuring it's well-coated.
- 3
Bake the Bacon
Lay the coated bacon slices on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until crispy and caramelized. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Burger Patty Preparation
- 4
Form the Patties
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently and form into 4 equal-sized patties.
- 5
- 6
Add Cheese
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on each patty and cover until melted.
Assembling the Burger
- 7
Toast the Buns
While the patties are cooking, toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until lightly golden.
- 8
Spread Peanut Butter
Spread 1 tablespoon of creamy peanut butter on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
- 9
Build the Burger
Place the melted cheeseburger patty on top of the peanut butter, followed by two slices of candied bacon.
- 10
Add Pickles
Top with a generous amount of crispy dill pickles.
- 11
Close the Burger
Place the top half of the bun on the burger and press down gently.