The Luther Burger: A Doughnut Bacon Cheeseburger

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By MacKenzie Smith 

Luther Burger: A Doughnut Bacon Cheeseburger
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Prep:10 minsCook:12 minsTotal:22 minsServing:1 serving39 RATINGS 4 COMMENTSAdd a comment

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
1246Calories
76gFat
73gCarbs
64gProtein

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The Luther burger, also known as a doughnut bacon cheeseburger, is no joke. It may sound strange and totally unhealthy—and it is—but this unexpected flavor combo is perfect for special occasion splurges and cheat day eats.https://a8ab89bfb3db28895dacb449691acf35.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-38/html/container.html

The Luther burger is reportedly named after R&B singer Luther Vandross and the first mention of it was in a 2006 episode of “The Boondocks.” Since then, it has become a popular food at various ballparks, state fairs, and county fairs, as well as over-the-top restaurant menus.FEATURED VIDEOhttps://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/core/bridge3.509.0_debug_en.html#goog_13258796411 second of 30 secondsVolume 0% 6 Ways to Make a Better Veggie Burger

You will use the smash method for cooking the beef patty. This method caramelizes the meat juices, providing a greater depth of flavor.https://a8ab89bfb3db28895dacb449691acf35.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-38/html/container.html

This recipe is for a single burger. You can scale it up as needed, but your cardiologist would probably not recommend you have more than one. To make it slightly healthier, use organic grass-fed beef.

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon
  • 1 glazed doughnut, such as Krispy Kreme
  • 1/3 pound ground beef, organic grass-fed preferred
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch black pepper
  • 2 slices American cheese

Steps to Make It

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  1. Gather the ingredients.Luther Burger: A Doughnut Bacon Cheeseburger recipe ingredientshttps://a8ab89bfb3db28895dacb449691acf35.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-38/html/container.html
  2. Begin by frying the bacon in a cast iron skillet. Turn the heat to medium and cook the bacon until crispy.fry the bacon in a cast iron skillethttps://a8ab89bfb3db28895dacb449691acf35.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-38/html/container.html
  3. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel, saving the rendered bacon grease in a small container.Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towelhttps://a8ab89bfb3db28895dacb449691acf35.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-38/html/container.html
  4. Next, slice your donut in half, being careful not to crush or remove any of the exterior glaze.slice your donut in halfhttps://a8ab89bfb3db28895dacb449691acf35.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-38/html/container.html
  5. Drizzle a little of the reserved bacon grease in the skillet and add the sliced doughnut halves, interior side down. Toast the doughnut halves until golden brown. Remove them from heat and set them aside.Toast the doughnut halves
  6. Meanwhile, start shaping your beef patty into a ball and sprinkling the outside with salt and pepper.shape your beef patty into a ball
  7. Heat the cast iron skillet with the rendered bacon fat to medium-high and add the seasoned ball of beef. Let the beef ball cook for 3 to 5 minutes until crispy and golden brown.Heat the cast iron skillet
  8. Flip the ball and smash slowly so the burger stays together.Flip the ball and smash slowly
  9. Let the burger cook for a few more minutes until the desired doneness is reached, about 5 to 10 minutes.Let the burger cook
  10. Flip the burger one more time, add the cheese, and then remove it from the heat.Flip the burger and add cheese
  11. Cover it for 2 minutes until the cheese has melted.Cover until the cheese has melted
  12. Add the bacon to the top of the cheese cheeseburger patty then place it into the toasted doughnut.Add the bacon
  13. Serve immediately and enjoy.Luther Burger: A Doughnut Bacon Cheeseburger recipe

Tip

  • The Luther burger is going to be messy, so make sure you have napkins handy and a sink to wash the sugary glaze off your fingers after eating.

Recipe Variations

  • You can add other condiments to the Luther burger to your taste. For example, lettuce, tomato, thinly sliced onions, mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, dill pickle slices, or relish. You can get even more creative with different types of cheese or substitute with vegan bacon, turkey bacon, or even a vegetarian patty.
  • The Krispy Kreme glazed doughnut is just the right size for this burger, but you can substitute the glazed donut of your choice.