🍔Guber Burger (Peanut Butter Burger) Recipe
These Guber Burgers (Peanut Butter Burgers) are an easy and delicious grilled burger with peanut butter, tomato, lettuce, onion, ketchup, cheese and pickles (all the ingredients you already have at home). They are quick and easy to make and perfect for summer BBQ's 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!
Servings 4 burgers
Calories 566kcal
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
*NOTE: I have tried a lot of combinations of condiments, as well as other fixin's on my Guber burgers and I can tell you from experience that I have given you the very BEST combination of ingredients and in the exact order! I would recommend you follow this exactly for the ultimate Goober Burger experience!
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 566kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1228mg | Potassium: 970mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 5727IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 5mg
