These Guber Burgers (Peanut Butter Burgers) are an easy and delicious grilled burger with peanut butter, tomato, onion, ketchup, cheese, and pickles (all the ingredients you already have at home).
These Goober burgers are quick and easy to make and perfect for summer BBQs and Father's Day! It will amaze you how the addition of simple peanut butter on a burger can elevate it to this level of yumminess!
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🍒Tester Review
"I recently made my son a Goober burger, and after his first bite, his reaction was exactly the same as mine the first time I had a Peanut Butter Burger, "WOW. That was amazing!" he said.
And I quote, "So much better than I thought it would be. The peanut butter just gives it this incredible, unexpected flavor!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
When we first moved to Calgary many years ago, we often went to my husband's Uncle Harry and Aunt Joan's for dinners when the family was in town. I vividly remember one night Aunt Joan invited us over for a family BBQ, "It's nothing fancy," she said. "We're just having Guber Burgers.
" "Hmm…" I thought that didn't sound at all appetizing. Of course, I didn't realize that a Goober burger was simply a Peanut Butter Burger.
However, at the time, it definitely didn't sound like something I'd want to put in my mouth. In my world, goober was a word that was not associated with dinner. And I couldn't imagine eating peanut butter on a hamburger.
🥜What does Guber mean?
Guber means peanut; also known as the ground pea of the south, or as it is sometimes called, the gouber or pindar peanut. Yet, it's also spelled goober, which by definition is a yokel; a bumpkin; a foolish or silly person. But it is also a gob of phlegm. And that's what I knew a goober as when I was growing up. Goober was gob, also known as hork (eww!)
So when I finally understood that I was simply having peanut butter on a burger, honestly, it was still tough to wrap my mind around eating food with the same name as gob.
And not being a huge lover of peanut butter, to begin with, it was a particularly hard sell. I LOVED burgers, but I only liked peanut butter. It had its place on toast and in cookies, right? But tainting my burger with peanut butter was a pretty risky venture. What if I didn't like it? Then my delicious burger would be a total write-off. But I guess I was feeling like living dangerously that day, so I went for it!
And WOW - that PB burger was amazing! Who knew that peanut butter on a burger could completely transform a boring ol' burger into something so incredibly delicious?! It's seriously next level!
🥘 Ingredient Notes
Peanut butter is a very mellow flavor that adds a welcome creaminess to this juicy burger. And as far as texture goes, it's like adding a burger spread or sauce to your burger. But it melds so perfectly with the ground beef and all the other toppings.
- Peanut Butter. You can use creamy peanut butter or chunky peanut butter, and you don't need a special peanut butter sauce. I prefer to use smooth peanut butter. And you can add any toppings you like to a peanut butter hamburger, but I recommend sticking to the ingredients I list in the recipe.
- Hamburger Patties. You can use homemade or store-bought, but be sure to get good-quality beef burgers.
- Burger bun. You can use any type of bun you prefer, but sesame seed buns work really well!
- Cheddar cheese. I recommend sharp/old cheddar - it tastes the best!
- Pickles. I prefer to use dill pickles, but you could use bread and butter pickles
*Please see recipe card for full list of ingredients and substitutions
📖Variations & Substitutions
- Peanut Butter Bacon Burger - just add some crispy bacon! You can use turkey bacon to keep it lighter
- Peanut butter. Almond butter, cashew butter, or even sunflower seed butter (for a nut-free option) can work as tasty substitutes, though the flavor will be a little different from the classic guber burger.
- Onions - you can use red onions instead of white if you prefer
- Gluten-free - use gluten-free buns
- Lactose or Dairy-free - use lactose-free or vegan cheese
- Cheese - you can use American cheese or cheddar cheese
- Buns - you can use any type of bun you prefer, such as brioche buns
🔪How to Make a Peanut Butter Burger
PREP: Prepare burgers as per instructions on recipe (or box, if using store-bought). Grilling is ideal.
- Step 1: Dividing the ingredients among all 4 burgers, add ketchup on the bottom side of the bun.
- Step 2: Melt the cheese on the hamburger patties.
- Step 3: Place the cheesy hamburger patty on top of the ketchup side of the bun.
- Step 4: Top the burger patty with pickles, then onion, then add sliced tomatoes. Lettuce is optional.
- Step 5: Add 1.5 tablespoon of peanut butter to the top inside of the bun.
- Step 6: Place the top bun on the tomatoes. Serve!
Expert Recipe Tips
- Warm buns = better peanut butter spread - Lightly toast your buns before assembling. This not only keeps them from getting soggy but also helps the peanut butter melt slightly, creating a creamy "sauce" texture.
- Use sharp cheddar for contrast - Aged cheddar has a tangy bite that balances the richness of peanut butter. If you use a milder cheese, the flavors won't stand out as much.
- Apply peanut butter last - Spread the peanut butter on the top bun just before serving to keep it from soaking into the bread too early.
- Choose the right peanut butter - Smooth peanut butter gives the creamiest result, while crunchy peanut butter adds texture. If using natural peanut butter, stir it well to avoid oily separation.
- Build in order - The ketchup at the bottom bun adds moisture and flavor, while the peanut butter on top gives balance. Following the suggested ingredient order makes a noticeable difference in taste and texture.
- Experiment with bacon - Adding crispy bacon not only boosts flavor but also gives a crunchy contrast to the creamy peanut butter.
- Keep patties juicy - Don't press down on the burgers while grilling. This squeezes out the juices and can make the peanut butter flavor overpowering instead of complementary.
- Think beyond beef - This recipe works surprisingly well with chicken, turkey, or veggie burgers, so don't be afraid to switch up the protein.
- Serve immediately - Guber burgers are best enjoyed hot off the grill, so the peanut butter melts just enough to blend with the other toppings.
🥗 What to Serve with Goober Burgers
Guber Burgers pair well with fries, but I like to keep it healthier and serve them with my Air Fryer Carrot Fries (shown) or these Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic Mayo Dip !
🌡️Storage
Store the burger patties separately from the other ingredients in airtight containers in the fridge. If you are just storing it overnight, you can cover it in plastic wrap.
❔ Recipe FAQs
If you want to make this Guber burger spicy, I recommend using sliced jalapenos (in a jar) and adding them as a topping.
Yes, you can cook the burger patties in advance and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, simply reheat the patties and assemble the burgers fresh with peanut butter and toppings
Yes! Adding peanut butter to a warm bun or burger patty helps it soften slightly, creating a creamy, sauce-like texture that blends beautifully with the other ingredients.
Toast your buns lightly before assembling the burger. This creates a barrier that helps keep the bun from soaking up too much juice from the burger and toppings
In fact, I loved the Guber burger so much that it inspired me to create this PB & J BBQ Sauce! It's great for any meat or whatever you like to add BBQ sauce too. I have used it on chicken, pork, BBQ beef on a bun, kabobs, steak, and burgers (as well as veggie burgers)
So if you are looking for an easy and unique grilling recipe or peanut butter hamburgers for a summer BBQ or a great Father's Day dinner, then give this a try!
And you may also like my Gourmet Sirloin Burger with beets if you're looking for a burger that's a little "fancier"! And my Chicken Burger Recipe -"Tree Burger"!
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🍔Guber Burger (Peanut Butter Burger) Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 beef burger patties, cooked * homemade or pre-made
- 4 hamburger buns * I recommend sesame seed buns
- ½ cup sharp cheddar, cheese, sliced * approximately
- 4 tablespoon ketchup
- 4 pickles, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced in rounds
- 2 tomatoes * If you use a larger tomato, you may only need 1
- 6 tablespoon smooth or chunky peanut butter *add more (or less) to your liking
- 8 lettuce leaves, washed and dried optional
Instructions
- Grill burger patties as per directions.
- Melt cheese on cooked burger, dividing evenly by all 4 burgers.
Assembly: (I recommend you build your burger in this order)
- On the bottom inside of each of the buns, add ketchup, then add the burger patty with melted cheese.
- Add lettuce, then pickles, then onion, then add sliced tomatoes, to the top of the patty, dividing the ingredients evenly amongst all the burgers.
- Add 1.5 tablespoon of peanut butter to the top inside of each of the buns.
- Add the top (peanut butter) side of the bun to the rest of the burger, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Warm buns = better peanut butter spread - Lightly toast your buns before assembling. This not only keeps them from getting soggy but also helps the peanut butter melt slightly, creating a creamy "sauce" texture.
- Use sharp cheddar for contrast - Aged cheddar has a tangy bite that balances the richness of peanut butter. If you use a milder cheese, the flavors won't stand out as much.
- Apply peanut butter last - Spread the peanut butter on the top bun just before serving to keep it from soaking into the bread too early.
- Choose the right peanut butter - Smooth peanut butter gives the creamiest result, while crunchy peanut butter adds texture. If using natural peanut butter, stir it well to avoid oily separation.
- Build in order - The ketchup at the bottom bun adds moisture and flavor, while the peanut butter on top gives balance. Following the suggested ingredient order makes a noticeable difference in taste and texture.
- Experiment with bacon - Adding crispy bacon not only boosts flavor but also gives a crunchy contrast to the creamy peanut butter.
- Keep patties juicy - Don't press down on the burgers while grilling. This squeezes out the juices and can make the peanut butter flavor overpowering instead of complementary.
- Think beyond beef - This recipe works surprisingly well with chicken, turkey, or veggie burgers, so don't be afraid to switch up the protein.
- Serve immediately - Guber burgers are best enjoyed hot off the grill so the peanut butter melts just enough to blend with the other toppings.
Nutrition
Laura
This looks fantastic! I love the name Guber! I make something similar but use hot pepper jelly instead of ketchup.