Peanut Butter Bacon Burger

Peanut butter adds a nutty sweetness to this meaty burger made with ground sirloin and topped with applewood-smoked bacon.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 670 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 6 leaves lettuce
• 6 hamburger buns
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 pound ground beef sirloin
• 8 slices applewood-smoked bacon
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1.5 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (such as Tillamook®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Mix together ground beef, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl until evenly blended. Form into six (4-inch-wide) patties and place on a large plate. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until slightly firm, about 30 minutes.

Step 3

Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.

Step 4

Cook patties on the preheated grill until hot and slightly pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium doneness. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over patties about 1 minute before they are done.

Step 5

Mix together peanut butter and maple syrup in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat peanut butter mixture in the microwave until slightly runny, about 25 seconds. Stir until smooth.

Step 6

Spread peanut butter mixture over hamburger buns. Place patties, lettuce, tomatoes, and bacon on the bottoms, then cover with top buns.