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Home » Method » Grilling » The Unexpectedly Amazing Elvis Burger Recipe

The Unexpectedly Amazing Elvis Burger Recipe

June 28, 2022 by Faith 7 Comments

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The Elvis Burger combines a juicy burger with creamy peanut butter, crispy bacon, and sweet caramelized banana for a uniquly delicious blend of flavors and textures!

elvis burger

Say you tell someone you just had an amazing burger with great mix of sweet, salty, and savory toppings.

When they ask you about the toppings, you casually reply that they’re peanut butter, caramelized banana, and bacon.

You’re probably going to get one of two responses, depending on whether or not the person is a fan of Elvis and/or knows anything about his infamous love for the peanut butter, banana, and bacon combo: 1) Ewwwww, gross!, or 2) oooh, it was the Elvis Burger!

I can’t say I’m a big fan of Elvis’ music (sorry Elvis fans), but I will say that he had pretty great (albeit eccentric) tastes when it came to food. And I can totally get on board with that.

If you’re sick of regular old burgers and you’re a pretty adventurous eater, give these a try!

the elvis burger on wooden board

In This Article

  • Why You’ll Love This Recipe
  • The Best Elvis Burger Recipe
  • Elvis Burger FAQs
  • More Unique Burgers and Sandwiches to Make
  • Elvis Burgers

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • The caramelized banana! There’s no need for dessert when it’s included with dinner, lol.
  • There are a lot of different textures, which I love. Crunchy bacon, smooth peanut butter, and a great burger.
  • Sweet and salty flavor combination! If you like sweet and salty things like chocolate-covered pretzels or maple-bacon anything, this will be right up your alley.

The Best Elvis Burger Recipe

Ingredients

elvis burger ingredients
  • 80% lean ground beef
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Caramelized banana (banana + brown sugar)
  • Creamy peanut butter
  • Crisped bacon
  • Brioche buns
burger with caramelized banana bacon and peanut butter

Step-by-Step Instructions

How to Caramelize Banana:

how to make caramelized banana
  1. Peel the bananas. Cut each in half in the middle, and then cut each banana half in half length-wise so you end up with 8 pieces.
  2. Spray a large nonstick pan with cooking spray, place the bananas inside, and sprinkle the brown sugar on top.
  3. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes (don’t flip). Remove from the heat, cover the top of the skillet with foil, and let the bananas sit while you cook the burgers.
  4. This is how the caramelized bananas will look.

How to Make an Elvis Burger:

Cook the bacon until crispy. You can do this at the same time that you caramelize the banana.

Then grill the burgers!

grilling burger with flames

If you want, you can also toast the buns.

spreading peanut butter on bun

Now you’re ready to assemble the burgers. Spread peanut butter on the bottom half of a bun, top with a burger, caramelized banana, and bacon. Enjoy!

elvis burger graphic

Elvis Burger FAQs

What was Elvis Presley’s Favorite Food?

Elvis’ favorite food was known to be a sandwich made of peanut butter and banana, and sometimes with bacon! It also occasionally contained jelly or honey. And the bread was typically either toasted or griddled.

You can read more about it on Wikipedia.

elvis burger recipe

What is an Elvis Burger?

The epic Elvis Burger starts with a beef patty. It adds peanut butter, caramelized banana, and crispy bacon. It’s an interesting blend of flavors with peanut butter adding nutty complexity, caramelized banana adding sweet richness, and salty crisped bacon adding smoky crunch.

What Kind of Ground Beef Should I Use?

I like to use 80% lean ground beef to make burgers. The relatively high fat content adds great flavor and helps keep them juicy as they cook.

spread of burgers with bacon peanut butter and caramelized bananas

More Unique Burgers and Sandwiches to Make

  • Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
  • Buffalo Beef on Weck
  • Pizza Burgers
beef burger with peanut butter and banana

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Elvis Burgers

By: Faith Gorsky
The Elvis Burger combines a juicy burger with creamy peanut butter, crispy bacon, and sweet caramelized banana for a uniquly delicious blend of flavors and textures!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 917 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Caramelized Bananas:

  • Avocado oil spray
  • 2 medium bananas
  • 4 tablespoons light brown sugar not packed

Burgers:

  • 1 pound 80% lean ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Other:

  • 4 brioche buns
  • 4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 8 slices beef bacon cooked until crispy (or any kind of bacon you like)

Instructions
 

Make the Caramelized Bananas:

  • Peel the bananas. Cut each in half in the middle, and then cut each banana half in half length-wise so you end up with 8 pieces.
  • Spray a large nonstick pan with cooking spray, place the bananas inside, and sprinkle the brown sugar on top.
  • Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes (don’t flip). Remove from the heat, cover the top of the skillet with foil, and let the bananas sit while you cook the burgers.

Make the Burgers:

  • Shape the ground beef into 4 patties. Sprinkle both sides of each burger with the salt and black pepper.
  • Preheat a grill to medium-high. Grill the burgers for 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on your desired level of doneness.
  • If you want to toast the buns, you can open them and grill until there are char marks (about 20 seconds).

Assemble the Burgers:

  • Spread 1 tablespoon peanut butter on the 4 bottom buns. Top each with a grilled burger, 2 caramelized banana pieces, and 2 slices of crisped bacon.

Faith’s Tips

  • Ground Beef: I like to use 80% lean ground beef to make burgers. The relatively high fat content adds great flavor and helps keep them juicy as they cook.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Elvis Burgers
Amount Per Serving (1 burger)
Calories 917 Calories from Fat 504
% Daily Value*
Fat 56g86%
Saturated Fat 23g144%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 16g
Cholesterol 240mg80%
Sodium 1092mg47%
Potassium 705mg20%
Carbohydrates 68g23%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 21g23%
Protein 39g78%
Vitamin A 764IU15%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 92mg9%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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This post was first published on An Edible Mosaic on June 18, 2014. I updated it with more information on June 28, 2022.

Filed Under: 30 Minute Meals, Beef, Grilling Tagged: Elvis Burger, Elvis Burger Recipe, Elvis Burgers

Comments

  1. Betsy says

    June 22, 2022 at 3:30 pm

    5 stars
    Well, I’m a little embarrassed that I never knew that about Elvis, considering the fact that my husband was a huge fan! I just tried these burgers, and they’re delicious! Who would’ve thought, right?!

    Reply
  2. cheri says

    June 18, 2014 at 10:08 pm

    I love peanut butter and banana together, never tried it with bacon or a hamburger but you know I bet it is good. Will have to try!

    Reply
  3. Michelle @ Healthy Recipe Ecstasy says

    June 18, 2014 at 10:20 am

    Love it!! I make an Elvis sandwich but I never thought of an Elvis burger. Sounds even more delish!

    Reply
  4. Christine from Cook the Story says

    June 18, 2014 at 9:04 am

    What a fun burger idea!

    Reply
  5. Janet says

    June 18, 2014 at 6:30 am

    I like it! I’ve never had it, but I like it. The individual flavors are good, so together they must be fantastic. Just new, that’s all.

    Reply
  6. Rosa says

    June 18, 2014 at 3:46 am

    Tasty! I love that peanut butter topping.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  7. Erica says

    June 18, 2014 at 3:39 am

    Definitely a unique burger! I’ve seen an Elvis sandwich, but never a burger. FUN!

    Reply

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