{"id":3409,"date":"2022-04-12T01:39:23","date_gmt":"2022-04-12T01:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fitadelphia.com\/?p=3409"},"modified":"2022-04-12T03:00:54","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T03:00:54","slug":"3409","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fitadelphia.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/12\/3409\/","title":{"rendered":"The Luther Burger: A Doughnut Bacon Cheeseburger"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(6 out of 16 Monsters Score on What&#8217;s Eating You Kid? <a href=\"http:\/\/whatseatingyoukid.club\">http:\/\/whatseatingyoukid.club<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/mackenzie-smith-2937492\">MacKenzie Smith<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"figure_2-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/yTjSbjcpVabXzv3mCkjdjwFhrwM=\/940x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-hero-01-6fe92cf3005f4585bc2ff361a048b5f7.jpg\" alt=\"Luther Burger: A Doughnut Bacon Cheeseburger\"\/><figcaption>&nbsp;The Spruce&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prep:10 minsCook:12 minsTotal:22 minsServing:1 serving<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810#\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810#\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810#\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810#\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810#\"><\/a>39 RATINGS&nbsp;4 COMMENTS<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810#\">Add a comment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Nutrition Facts&nbsp;(per serving)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1246<\/td><td>Calories<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>76g<\/td><td>Fat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>73g<\/td><td>Carbs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>64g<\/td><td>Protein<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a>&nbsp;Show Full Nutrition Label<\/a>(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)SAVE RECIPE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\">The Luther burger, also known as a doughnut bacon&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/birth-of-the-cheeseburger-101426\">cheeseburger<\/a>, is no joke. It may sound strange and totally unhealthy\u2014and it is\u2014but 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<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-2\">The Luther burger is reportedly named after R&amp;B singer Luther Vandross and the first mention of it was in a 2006 episode of &#8220;The Boondocks.&#8221; 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%&nbsp;6 Ways to Make a Better Veggie Burger<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-4\">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<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-6\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>2&nbsp;slices&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/bacon-selection-and-storage-1807736\">bacon<\/a><\/li><li>1&nbsp;glazed doughnut, such as Krispy Kreme<\/li><li>1\/3&nbsp;pound&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/how-to-cook-ground-beef-995225\">ground beef<\/a>, organic grass-fed preferred<\/li><li>1\/8&nbsp;teaspoon&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/kosher-salt-questions-answered-995959\">salt<\/a><\/li><li>Pinch&nbsp;black pepper<\/li><li>2&nbsp;slices&nbsp;American cheese<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps to Make It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HIDE IMAGES<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\"><li>Gather the ingredients.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Luther Burger: A Doughnut Bacon Cheeseburger recipe ingredients\" width=\"6192\" height=\"4128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/ujnvXQKWw0tr50nx7-msDnNIFUU=\/580x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-step-01-c1a296118c88408588d28d11c87711e0.jpg 580w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/a5AoTSxrFQt_N_1kwKapeBKXUY8=\/6192x4128\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-step-01-c1a296118c88408588d28d11c87711e0.jpg\">https:\/\/a8ab89bfb3db28895dacb449691acf35.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-38\/html\/container.html<\/li><li>Begin by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/how-to-fry-bacon-482387\">frying the bacon<\/a>&nbsp;in a cast iron skillet. Turn the heat to medium and cook the bacon until crispy.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"fry the bacon in a cast iron skillet\" width=\"6192\" height=\"4128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/In2aW8On8w7BsO9ed80y3MdS-r4=\/580x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-step-02-9eb7b79ac33544c4ab9ccb910184833b.jpg 580w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/xcisGrebHOLm0oawqXeOK_VXIaA=\/6192x4128\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-step-02-9eb7b79ac33544c4ab9ccb910184833b.jpg\">https:\/\/a8ab89bfb3db28895dacb449691acf35.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-38\/html\/container.html<\/li><li>Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel, saving the rendered bacon grease in a small container.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel\" width=\"6192\" height=\"4128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/2c1PQI52UWN3s_xg_gTDZpc7LVU=\/580x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-step-03-81afdf9156e743609c86bf467b84d599.jpg 580w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/9Vs8ogVvv3aa80Ph9-6f8yftuEY=\/6192x4128\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-step-03-81afdf9156e743609c86bf467b84d599.jpg\">https:\/\/a8ab89bfb3db28895dacb449691acf35.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-38\/html\/container.html<\/li><li>Next,&nbsp;slice your donut in half, being careful not to crush or remove any of the exterior glaze.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"slice your donut in half\" width=\"6192\" height=\"4128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/4ZqlZAwN5MLn-DMcPPK0tW3Fi8Q=\/580x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-step-04-da59f25d33e6414fbb7c9f7add23494d.jpg 580w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/CxkiJ0KXWfa1MULx5yLqRvcZ8WQ=\/6192x4128\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-step-04-da59f25d33e6414fbb7c9f7add23494d.jpg\">https:\/\/a8ab89bfb3db28895dacb449691acf35.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-38\/html\/container.html<\/li><li>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.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Toast the doughnut halves\" width=\"6192\" height=\"4128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/-gMBj_ssbQCeje-iucO92_-FBXQ=\/580x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-step-05-95a5d1c45a844ef48d9d631b331f5f54.jpg 580w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/YXe4Cu2nDo6JRGGRfzacLj14ajc=\/6192x4128\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-step-05-95a5d1c45a844ef48d9d631b331f5f54.jpg\"><\/li><li>Meanwhile, start shaping your beef patty into a ball and sprinkling the outside with salt and pepper.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"shape your beef patty into a ball \" width=\"6192\" height=\"4128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/FpkA-X9JOuUd0PbiPHGHlOfJWiY=\/580x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-step-06-9b31cfc5c7bd43639e6fc053da9d6aa6.jpg 580w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/wz4u9Q4Ybo7Oz-bWLCNlsAGWDAI=\/6192x4128\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-step-06-9b31cfc5c7bd43639e6fc053da9d6aa6.jpg\"><\/li><li>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.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Heat the cast iron skillet \" width=\"6192\" height=\"4128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/rzkxrqQ16RQsuA8dgVwEInzb71c=\/580x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-step-07-a5f9253e143140e6a342fd51804c9d28.jpg 580w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/PVUL3RDVsxInPw72tYhxFLzdSeU=\/6192x4128\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-step-07-a5f9253e143140e6a342fd51804c9d28.jpg\"><\/li><li>Flip the ball and smash slowly so the burger stays together.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Flip the ball and smash slowly\" width=\"6192\" height=\"4128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/z-e-ufHROf2mFy1uJvdaxuDH5RE=\/580x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-step-08-e69f609e89ca4e6587196c3df7c59313.jpg 580w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/2XdMdA7LCmmAvIMABVBpnGFe2-I=\/6192x4128\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-step-08-e69f609e89ca4e6587196c3df7c59313.jpg\"><\/li><li>Let the burger cook for a few more minutes until the desired doneness is reached, about 5 to 10 minutes.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Let the burger cook\" width=\"6192\" height=\"4128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/wbJrimBFvutWe8eHKzrChykYL0A=\/580x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-step-09-32d0286960064cc1b3623416c2dda50f.jpg 580w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/KLhdG5qwcnz7WgM3Q2f8mGtoavs=\/6192x4128\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-step-09-32d0286960064cc1b3623416c2dda50f.jpg\"><\/li><li>Flip the burger one more time, add the cheese, and then remove it from the heat.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Flip the burger and add cheese\" width=\"6192\" height=\"4128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/A68rKTu3Qd28LP6W6EBriCupt5M=\/580x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-step-10-bf8350ce4a50405b8cb4a9c695a95b30.jpg 580w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/KJ8DBQZCN7e-e8qIf_eE3Gs8H04=\/6192x4128\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-step-10-bf8350ce4a50405b8cb4a9c695a95b30.jpg\"><\/li><li>Cover it for 2 minutes until the cheese has melted.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Cover until the cheese has melted\" width=\"6192\" height=\"4128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/2kna9HQPdFhyPAetbu0AhkMC6RY=\/580x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-step-11-392dd9f44aef4d19b6bec9a8b1e197a0.jpg 580w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/F_XE4dDttSjZez-jLxycYcRUphw=\/6192x4128\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-step-11-392dd9f44aef4d19b6bec9a8b1e197a0.jpg\"><\/li><li>Add the bacon to the top of the cheese cheeseburger patty then place it into the toasted doughnut.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Add the bacon\" width=\"6192\" height=\"4128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/PTIH-pNe9eprkso07ZL8Ve1rfk4=\/580x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-step-12-5bd2f650512d40918795a6724dfb1283.jpg 580w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/70kgJYehrdWCMe-MWbGh4l52W_s=\/6192x4128\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-step-12-5bd2f650512d40918795a6724dfb1283.jpg\"><\/li><li>Serve immediately and enjoy.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Luther Burger: A Doughnut Bacon Cheeseburger recipe\" width=\"2696\" height=\"4048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/9J8-Bq4iiuDYpZX9oOzkh46Vr-0=\/580x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-hero-02-a9ff5c04606848cc9ee815f908913c2d.jpg 580w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/HPtP7HYhD98IqhD_OcPYCW6FXmw=\/2696x4048\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/luther-burger-doughnut-bacon-cheeseburger-4018810-hero-02-a9ff5c04606848cc9ee815f908913c2d.jpg\"><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\">Tip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>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.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0-1\">Recipe Variations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>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.<\/li><li>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/how-to-get-free-krispy-kreme-donuts-1356882\">Krispy Kreme<\/a>&nbsp;glazed doughnut is just the right size for this burger, but you can substitute the glazed donut of your choice.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CHEAT DAY!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3416,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[632],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3409","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cheat-day"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fitadelphia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3409","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fitadelphia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fitadelphia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fitadelphia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fitadelphia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3409"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/fitadelphia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3409\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3415,"href":"https:\/\/fitadelphia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3409\/revisions\/3415"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fitadelphia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3416"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fitadelphia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3409"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fitadelphia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3409"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fitadelphia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3409"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}