Warning: what you’re about to see might frighten you, but I encourage you to continue reading. Because, despite what common sense might be telling you, these are good. Really good.
Growing up, whenever we’d have BLTs for dinner, I used to have a piece of toast slathered with peanut butter and topped with bacon (granted, it was always turkey bacon in my mom’s house). I know it sounds a little weird, but it’s the ultimate if you’re a fan of sweet and salty like I am. It dawned on me that this would be equally good — if not better — on a burger. So, that’s what I did. And it did not disappoint.
Sweet and Savory Peanut Butter Bacon Burgers (serves 4)
What you need:
(for the burgers)
- 1.5 pounds ground sirloin
- 1 teaspoon (about 6 sprigs) fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 small shallot, very finely minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons grill seasoning
(for serving)
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
- 4 tablespoons of peanut butter
- 4 slices of thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy
How you do it:
- In a large bowl, gently combine all the the burger ingredients (sirloin through grill seasoning) until well mixed. Form into 4 equally-sized patties that are about an inch or so in thickness.
- On a preheated grill (I used charcoal), cook burgers for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness. (4 minutes per side should get you about medium depending on how hot your grill is.) Remove burgers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes so the juices redistribute.
- To assemble, top each burger with a tablespoon of peanut butter and a slice of bacon (that’s been halved and laid on the top of the burger like an X) and sandwich it between the toasty buns.
Tags: bacon, BBQ, burgers, charcoal, cooking out, food, grilling, grilling out, peanut butter, picnic, recipe, sirloin, sweet & savory
Wow, what a combo..I would never think of that!!! sound fantastic and awesomely delicious!!!
The whole bacon and pb thing does not sound weird to me at all, because when I was growing up, we would regularly have grilled peanut butter and bacon sandwiches! They were delicious. Never would have thought to top a burger that way, but why not?
What a great flavor combo! You always get my tastebuds going!!
This is totally out there, but I could see it being utterly amazing. Wonder what it’d be like with chunky PB to add another level of crunch along with the bacon…Yummm.
I’ve spotted burgers on menus before that have peanut butter on them and have always wondered what that was about? lol… looks good!
What, WHAT, what? PNB on burgers? I’ve got to try this!
Burger Satay? What a cool idea… I can think of lots of Indian and Thai sauces with peanuts in them that could work well as a BBQ sauce of sorts… hmmm… maybe even on a rib? Thanks for the great idea!
I can definetly see how that would taste good – for sure the peanut butter and bacon, and the bacon and burger is a lot like satay. Very creative – looks great!
Wow love the burgers! I’m convinced that pb would go great with ANYTHING ;D
Very interesting!! Sounds like a great salty and savory combo! Speaking of weird peanut butter combos and although different, my sister loves peanut butter and pickle sandwiches. I haven’t been brave enough to try them!
I am so intrigued by this combo in a burger. I would def try it! Why not? You only live once, right?!
You are such a pioneer in the peanut butter burger frontier! I do love sweet and salty and since I grew up putting potato chips on my peanut butter sandwich, I understand where you are coming from. I need to try this!
PB on a burger!?!? I’m so going to try this!
I did a double take when I read this… and I am still in the hmmm camp. Kudos for getting me to think this early in the A.M. GREG
UGH! I skipped breakfast today and I’m so hungry. Ready this didn’t help. These would make a nice end to Tax Season. *hint hint*
Wha-wha-whaaat? LOL. I did a double-take, too when I first saw your title. But then I got to thinking, and duh, of course it makes sense! You’re a thinker! :-p I also think you should trademark these. This could definitely be a game changer for restaurants!!
Peanut butter bacon burgers, nice to meet you! You look truly succulent and delicious!
you and my bf think alike
he convinced me to try this combo sans bun a couple weeks ago.. it was good! a little odd at first but hard to not enjoy…meat, good, bacon, good, peanut butter…gooooood!
I love this idea!! Ill pretty much try anything on a burger once and I have been loving my little jar of peanut butter lately.
Wow! Definitely never thought of this one! Looks so decadent and mouthwatering! Great photos, thanks so much for sharing =]
Peanut Butter & Bacon? You’re a genius. Just sayin.
Well, you know…
This was one of my better ideas, that’s for sure.