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Calling all peanut butter fans! PB&J burgers are delish!

Peanut butter has always been my favorite. I still enjoy a PB&J sandwich just as much as when I was little.

Now as an adult I love to find new ways to add peanut butter into some of my favorite recipes.

Our weekends during the spring and summer usually include grilling burgers. Making peanut butter buns makes these burgers taste amazing.

Believe me, PB&J on a burger is something you don’t want to miss out on.

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Why is peanut butter great for burgers?

Peanut butter is so yummy and versatile. Adding peanut butter to desserts or a savory dish can really make it stand out.

There is a great boost of nutritious protein in peanut butter too!

Is peanut butter nutritious?

Yes! Peanut butter is amazing because only 2 tablespoons packs eight whole grams of protein, two grams of fiber and 12 grams of unsaturated fat!

All this for something that tastes so amazing!

Where can I find yummy peanut butter recipes?

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There are so many delicious recipes to make with peanut butter!

First, check out my Peanut Butter and Jelly Burger recipe below.

You can find tons more amazing recipes using peanut butter here

How can I make PB&J Burgers with Apple Bacon Jam?

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You’ll love the sweet and savory flavors that come through in PB&J Burgers. They are really easy to make and the kids love them!

Ingredients:

  • Buns
  • Cooked or Grilled Hamburger Patties
  • Sliced cheese
  • Creamy Peanut Butter
  • Bacon
  • 1 onion peeled and diced
  • 2 tbs brown sugar
  • 1 apple peeled and diced

Instructions

  1. Prep the apple bacon jam. Grill chopped bacon and reserve 1-2 tbs. bacon grease. Add onions and apples cooking until translucent. Add in brown sugar and bacon letting it simmer until caramelized. Stir frequently and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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  2. Prep your hamburger patties, melt cheese on top (We make homemade patties and grill 3-4 minutes per side)
  3. Spread the creamy peanut butter on your buns. (They taste even better grilled, only 4 seconds on the grill)
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  4. Top your hamburger patty with bacon jam and your peanut butter bun
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  5. Serve with fries or fruit

More Tips for this Peanut Butter Burger Recipe

  • Use whatever kind of peanut butter you like. I love classic peanut butter, the kind you stir up when you first get it. You can also use crunchy peanut butter for extra crunch!
  • If you don’t have the ingredients for bacon jam try your burger with bacon or just regular jam
  • Don’t leave your peanut butter buns on the grill too long or they might burn
  • Spice up your bacon jam with a little cayenne pepper

PB&J Burgers

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Calling all peanut butter fans! PB&J burgers are mouthwatering. The perfect sweet and savory recipe for a summer day on the grill. Serve with apple bacon jam and french fries for a delicious lunch!

  • Buns
  • Cooked or Grilled Hamburger Patties
  • Sliced cheese
  • Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1 lb chopped Bacon
  • 1 onion peeled and diced
  • 2 tbs brown sugar
  • 1 apple peeled and diced
  1. Prep the apple bacon jam. Grill chopped bacon and reserve 1-2 tbs. bacon grease. Add onions and apples cooking until translucent. Add in brown sugar and bacon letting it simmer until caramelized. Stir frequently and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Cook your hamburger patties, melt cheese on top (We make homemade patties and grill 3-4 minutes per side)

  3. Spread the creamy peanut butter on your buns. (They taste even better grilled, only 4 seconds on the grill)
  4. Top your hamburger patty with bacon jam and your peanut butter bun
  5. Serve with fries or fruit
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Have you ever tried peanut butter on a burger? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

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FAQs

How to make a PBJ sandwich step by step? ›

Directions
  1. On one slice of bread, spread peanut butter evenly over the bread.
  2. On the other slice of bread, spread the jelly evenly over the bread.
  3. Put the two slices of bread together with the peanut butter and jelly facing in.
  4. Serve and enjoy!
  5. Optional: Remove crusts, cut diagonally.

What kind of jam is used in PBJ? ›

It's hard to resist the nostalgia of a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich made with grape jelly, but overall more prefer strawberry. Samuel Campbell, owner of Indianapolis-based restaurant PB&J Factory sees this in action daily. "Grape is a classic flavor," admits Campbell.

What is the best bread for peanut butter and jelly? ›

The chefs agreed that the best bread for a PB&J is classic white. James Furnish, head chef at Maui Brewing Co., told Insider that ingredient quality is arguably the most important thing to consider when making the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

What is the best jelly for PB&J? ›

When it comes to the classic peanut butter and jelly (PB&J) sandwich, there's no doubt that grape jelly reigns supreme. Our research indicates that its sweet, fruity flavor perfectly complements the creamy richness of peanut butter, creating a harmonious blend of taste and texture that's hard to resist.

How to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich 11 steps? ›

How to Make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
  1. Step 1: Gather Supplies Necessary. ...
  2. Step 2: Take Bread Out and Place on Plate. ...
  3. Step 3: Use Knife to Gather Peanut Butter. ...
  4. Step 4: Spread Peanut Butter. ...
  5. Step 5: Optional: Wash the Knife Under Hot Water. ...
  6. Step 6: Gather Jelly on the Knife. ...
  7. Step 7: Spread Jelly on Bread.

How do you make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches not soggy? ›

Spread the peanut butter thinly on one side of both pieces of bread. Spread the jelly on one piece of the bread on top of the peanut butter. Join the 2 sides. The peanut butter will not make the bread soggy, and will keep the jelly from soaking into the bread.

How to make a sandwich step by step? ›

How to Make a Sandwich
  1. Gather all the ingredients you need for your sandwich. ...
  2. Take two slices of bread. ...
  3. On one or both slices of bread, spread your desired condiments. ...
  4. Add vegetables of your choice on one of the bread slices.
  5. Add your chosen meat if you want to have a non-vegetarian bite.
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How to make a peanut butter sandwich step by step for kids? ›

“Use the knife to scoop out some peanut butter, then put it on the bread.” “Spread the peanut butter on the face of the bread.” Use the wrong end of the knife to scoop out some peanut butter, then put the knife with the peanut butter on it on top of a slice of bread.

How to make a PBJ sandwich interview question? ›

In this particular instance, the best way to answer this type of question is to map out in your mind, from beginning to end, every action someone needs to take and decision they need to make, in order to complete the sandwich. It's not enough to give general instruction.

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