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peanut butter burger with bacon, peanut butter, pepper jack cheese, and spicy 'n sweet pepper relish

Peanut Butter Burger with Bacon

Tasty burgers with the perfect mix of salty, sweet, and just a little spicy. Crispy bacon, melty peanut butter, pepper jack cheese, and the optional spicy 'n sweet pepper relish make for a dream burger to drool over.
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Course Beef Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 burgers
Calories 641 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
  • 4 slices pepper jack cheese
  • 4 slices bacon (cooked until crispy)
  • 4 tablespoons peanut butter
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 4 tablespoons sweet pepper relish (or a favorite sugar free jelly)
  • for serving: hamburger buns, keto buns, or lettuce leaves for wrapping the burger

Instructions
 

  • Divide meat in half then form into 4 balls. Press into thin patties.
  • Melt oil in a large 12" skillet over medium heat, or preheat a grill to 400 degrees F.
  • Generously season patties with salt and pepper.
  • Cook patties in the skillet or on the grill for 3 to 4 minute per side. Flip and continue cooking until desired doness is reached.
  • Place cheese slices on patties, remove from grill. Cover and set aside.
  • Assemble burgers by placing meat on the bun (or lettuce) then top with peanut butter, spicy 'n sweet relish, and then bacon.
  • Season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
  • Burger doneness guide:
    The USDA safe temperature for ground beef hamburgers is 160 degrees F. Here is a temperature guide so you can gauge the doneness of your burgers:
    Rare: 125 to 130 degrees F.
    Medium Rare: 130 to 135
    Medium: 135 to 140
    Medium Well: 140 to 150
    Well Done: 150+

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Kori's Tips

  • Don't miss all of our helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes that can be found in our post. Check it out!
  • TOP TIP: You can cook these on a skillet or on a grill.
  • SUBSTITUTIONS: Swap out a favorite cheese such as cheddar, and sliced jalapenos for extra spice. Use jelly instead of relish.
  • SERVING SUGGESTION: Eat with a knife and fork, wrap in lettuce, or serve on a bun. I HIGHLY recommend you try our Spicy 'n Sweet Pepper Relish. It adds a little kick and sweetness - a bit like having a peanut butter and jelly burger!

    • Nutrition

    Serving: 1hamburger (nutrition does not include bun and uses our sweet pepper relish recipeCalories: 641kcalCarbohydrates: 8.5gProtein: 33.5gFat: 42.2gSaturated Fat: 13.9gCholesterol: 123.7mgSodium: 1322mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 3.5g
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