Burger toppings

Kneo · 07-19-2011, 09:03 PM

Today I did a taste tasting for a new burger place opening here in Des Moines. One of the burgers I had was called Undead Elvis and it was topped with peanut butter and fried bananas. It was awesome and I can't wait for the place to open so I can have it again.

It also got me thinking. What do you top your burger with? I like mine with cheese, miracle whip, ketchup and a fried egg.

What is your perfect burger?

BigCat · 07-20-2011, 07:29 AM

Cheddar, sauteed mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, mayo and ketchup are my standard toppings. Every now and then I branch out with a gormet burger at a restaurant, i.e. gouda and other fancy stuff, and I'm always disappointed. I guess I'm a simpleton.

Mattso3000 · 07-20-2011, 07:39 AM

Gotta go with sauteed onions, pepperjack cheese, bacon, and jalapeno peppers. Would be curious to try that peanut butter and fried bananas one...

OLS · 07-20-2011, 07:43 AM

Son you got some odd tastes, there. Can't say for sure since I never tried it, but that doesn't sound appetizing.
But then I read that you like yours with cheese, miracle whip, ketchup and a fried egg.
Now I get it, lol. I tend towards minimalism in most things like that. I don't keep lettuce around cause it wilts
before I use it. I don't keep tomatoes around because I RACE THROUGH the produce section to get to the food.
I have ketchup and mayo in the fridge, so I take a slice of bread, ketchup and mayo and that's my burger.
Sometimes I will melt some cheese on it, or slice an onion. See, onions I can use to MAKE food, so I keep them
around regularly enough. When I grew up, there was no such thing as a hamburger bun as far as my family knew.
We saw them at other people's house, but for us it was two slices of Evangeline Maid Bread and a patty.

Now being as I am an excellent chef where fire and smoke are concerned, my burgers are still excellent even from
the shameful lack of excess in the finished product. But I wouldn't want to put my burger up against people with
a full fridge.

lilcgrsmkr · 07-20-2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by OLS

Son you got some odd tastes, there. Can't say for sure since I never tried it, but that doesn't sound appetizing.
But then I read that you like yours with cheese, miracle whip, ketchup and a fried egg.
Now I get it, lol. I tend towards minimalism in most things like that. I don't keep lettuce around cause it wilts
before I use it. I don't keep tomatoes around because I RACE THROUGH the produce section to get to the food.
I have ketchup and mayo in the fridge, so I take a slice of bread, ketchup and mayo and that's my burger.
Sometimes I will melt some cheese on it, or slice an onion. See, onions I can use to MAKE food, so I keep them
around regularly enough. When I grew up, there was no such thing as a hamburger bun as far as my family knew.
We saw them at other people's house, but for us it was two slices of Evangeline Maid Bread and a patty.

Now being as I am an excellent chef where fire and smoke are concerned, my burgers are still excellent even from
the shameful lack of excess in the finished product. But I wouldn't want to put my burger up against people with
a full fridge.

hey..it sounds like you have some stories to tell..

NCRadioMan · 07-20-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by lilcgrsmkr

hey..it sounds like you have some stories to tell..

Don't get him started.

I prefer mine Carolina style, of course. Mustard, slaw & onions. And I don't like buns. I like thick sliced white bread because it holds all the condiments in while buns let them drip out.

landhoney · 09-20-2011, 04:09 PM

I don't know about "perfect", but one of my favorites is a bacon-cheeseburger with sauteed mushrooms and onions and just a light spread of mayo, with salt and pepper. It's fairly simple, but I like the combination. This is the usual combo I get at Five Guys.

Ahbroody · 09-20-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by landhoney

I don't know about "perfect", but one of my favorites is a bacon-cheeseburger with sauteed mushrooms and onions and just a light spread of mayo, with salt and pepper. It's fairly simple, but I like the combination. This is the usual combo I get at Five Guys.

Will have to give this a go.

MrClean · 09-27-2011, 06:38 AM

Start with a good onion bun, pepper jack cheese, mustard, red onion, bacon, jalapenos and maybe a leaf of lettuce.

I also had a bacon, egg & cheese burger by accident. It was really good too.

kingcobradude · 11-12-2011, 11:22 PM

depends. at sonic I get everything on it and mayo. If I cook it at home ill put cheese ketchup and mayo on it with 85/15 hamburger. if I manage to get 75/25 or higher fat i will just put cheese on it. though I may season it with spices before throwing it on the grill, and I usually throw sasafras chips in the charcoal bed when I cook them

pektel · 07-20-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OLS

I tend towards minimalism in most things like that.

+1. Normally it's just burger and ketchup for me (and sometimes the onion to), though I do use an actual hamburger bun. Last week I tried some A1 on my burger since I was out of ketchup. DAMN it was good. I may have found a new favorite topping.

kaisersozei · 07-20-2011, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLS

When I grew up, there was no such thing as a hamburger bun as far as my family knew.
We saw them at other people's house, but for us it was two slices of Evangeline Maid Bread and a patty.

Obligatory insertion of Eddie Murphy's hamburger joke in

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxIYUMxiraE

Kneo · 07-20-2011, 12:35 PM

There is a place in New Haven that claims to have invented the hamburger. They flame broil it in Cast Iron gas stoves. They put it between two slices of bread because back in the day they didn't have buns. They also don't allow ketchup, mayo or mustard as they feel that takes away from the meat.

I hope to eat there someday!

pektel · 07-20-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kaisersozei

Obligatory insertion of Eddie Murphy's hamburger joke in

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxIYUMxiraE

I own that DVD

My brother recently started dating a girl named lillian, so I busted out the movie while they were over for dinner, and played this bit for her:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vtz_zlHW6IM

07-27-2011, 04:34 AM

Cheddar, Grilled Tinned Pineapple and Beetroot

Kreth · 07-20-2011, 07:58 AM

Sauteed onions & mushrooms, cheddar, and occasionialy bacon.
Posted via Mobile Device

ucla695 · 07-20-2011, 08:55 AM

Onions, tomato, lettuce, bacon or sauteed onions, mushrooms, bacon and something with a kick.

Patrick B · 07-20-2011, 08:58 AM

We have a new local place that has a peanut butter, fried banana, and bacon burger. I'm trying that one next. I had to get the surf and turf first with 4 oz crab meat and Bearnaise sauce.

My favorite burgers tend to be simple. American cheese, bacon, and lots of pickles.

Kneo · 07-20-2011, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick B

We have a new local place that has a peanut butter, fried banana, and bacon burger. I'm trying that one next. I had to get the surf and turf first with 4 oz crab meat and Bearnaise sauce.

My favorite burgers tend to be simple. American cheese, bacon, and lots of pickles.

The one with crab meat sounds awesome.

When I was younger the only thing I could put on my burger was ketchup. As I have gotten older my tastes have changed and I tend to like more things. I still can't stand tomato though!

Aero95 · 07-20-2011, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick B

We have a new local place that has a peanut butter, fried banana, and bacon burger. I'm trying that one next. I had to get the surf and turf first with 4 oz crab meat and Bearnaise sauce.

My favorite burgers tend to be simple. American cheese, bacon, and lots of pickles.

I'm tempted to try that one also next time!

07-19-2011, 09:03 PM	#1
Kneo The Second One Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Anthony Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 380 Trading: (3)	Burger toppings Today I did a taste tasting for a new burger place opening here in Des Moines. One of the burgers I had was called Undead Elvis and it was topped with peanut butter and fried bananas. It was awesome and I can't wait for the place to open so I can have it again. It also got me thinking. What do you top your burger with? I like mine with cheese, miracle whip, ketchup and a fried egg. What is your perfect burger? __________________ PSN & Xbox Live: KneoMattrix

07-20-2011, 07:29 AM	#2
BigCat My back is now unwatched. Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Colin Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 723 Trading: (5)	Re: Burger toppings Cheddar, sauteed mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, mayo and ketchup are my standard toppings. Every now and then I branch out with a gormet burger at a restaurant, i.e. gouda and other fancy stuff, and I'm always disappointed. I guess I'm a simpleton. __________________ "Now, I don't approve of dissipation, and I don't indulge in it either; but I haven't a particle of confidence in a man who has no redeeming petty vices." Mark Twain

07-20-2011, 07:39 AM	#3
Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: Burger toppings Gotta go with sauteed onions, pepperjack cheese, bacon, and jalapeno peppers. Would be curious to try that peanut butter and fried bananas one... __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!

07-20-2011, 07:43 AM	#4
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Burger toppings Son you got some odd tastes, there. Can't say for sure since I never tried it, but that doesn't sound appetizing. But then I read that you like yours with cheese, miracle whip, ketchup and a fried egg. Now I get it, lol. I tend towards minimalism in most things like that. I don't keep lettuce around cause it wilts before I use it. I don't keep tomatoes around because I RACE THROUGH the produce section to get to the food. I have ketchup and mayo in the fridge, so I take a slice of bread, ketchup and mayo and that's my burger. Sometimes I will melt some cheese on it, or slice an onion. See, onions I can use to MAKE food, so I keep them around regularly enough. When I grew up, there was no such thing as a hamburger bun as far as my family knew. We saw them at other people's house, but for us it was two slices of Evangeline Maid Bread and a patty. Now being as I am an excellent chef where fire and smoke are concerned, my burgers are still excellent even from the shameful lack of excess in the finished product. But I wouldn't want to put my burger up against people with a full fridge. Last edited by OLS; 07-20-2011 at 07:49 AM.

09-20-2011, 04:09 PM	#7
landhoney Mr. Charisma Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Seth Location: In the forest Posts: 2,639 Trading: (32)	Re: Burger toppings I don't know about "perfect", but one of my favorites is a bacon-cheeseburger with sauteed mushrooms and onions and just a light spread of mayo, with salt and pepper. It's fairly simple, but I like the combination. This is the usual combo I get at Five Guys. __________________ Fields (to a heckling youngster): You're about to fall heir to a kitten stocking. Kid: What's a kitten stocking? Fields: A sock on the puss!

09-27-2011, 06:38 AM	#9
MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Re: Burger toppings Start with a good onion bun, pepper jack cheese, mustard, red onion, bacon, jalapenos and maybe a leaf of lettuce. I also had a bacon, egg & cheese burger by accident. It was really good too. __________________ http://jeffcarrollphotos.com Not a photographer, just a dude with a camera. Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

11-12-2011, 11:22 PM	#10
kingcobradude Now known as Epicdragon7 Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Clay Location: Kansas for now Posts: 382 Trading: (2)	Re: Burger toppings depends. at sonic I get everything on it and mayo. If I cook it at home ill put cheese ketchup and mayo on it with 85/15 hamburger. if I manage to get 75/25 or higher fat i will just put cheese on it. though I may season it with spices before throwing it on the grill, and I usually throw sasafras chips in the charcoal bed when I cook them

07-20-2011, 12:35 PM	#13
Kneo The Second One Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Anthony Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 380 Trading: (3)	Re: Burger toppings There is a place in New Haven that claims to have invented the hamburger. They flame broil it in Cast Iron gas stoves. They put it between two slices of bread because back in the day they didn't have buns. They also don't allow ketchup, mayo or mustard as they feel that takes away from the meat. I hope to eat there someday! __________________ PSN & Xbox Live: KneoMattrix

07-27-2011, 04:34 AM	#15
ShaynT Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Burger toppings Cheddar, Grilled Tinned Pineapple and Beetroot

07-20-2011, 07:58 AM	#16
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Burger toppings Sauteed onions & mushrooms, cheddar, and occasionialy bacon. Posted via Mobile Device

07-20-2011, 08:55 AM	#17
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Burger toppings Onions, tomato, lettuce, bacon or sauteed onions, mushrooms, bacon and something with a kick.

07-20-2011, 08:58 AM	#18
Patrick B Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 713 Trading: (6)	Re: Burger toppings We have a new local place that has a peanut butter, fried banana, and bacon burger. I'm trying that one next. I had to get the surf and turf first with 4 oz crab meat and Bearnaise sauce. My favorite burgers tend to be simple. American cheese, bacon, and lots of pickles.