Hamburgers are truly an American classic that have long been a favorite at restaurants and
cook outs alike. But in America basic burgers aren't enough to satisfy some of the more
extreme burger lovers who demand things like 100 patties and exotic toppings. So let’s
take a bite out of 10 burgers only America could invent, part 2.
Time To Make The Donut Burgers
At some point it wasn't enough anymore to be able to eat hamburgers or donuts so someone
combined the two into one food, and the Donut Burger was born. There is really no one burger
joint or donut shop that is particularly associated with this sweet and salty creation, but many
have experimented with it. The basic version seems to be a hamburger patty between a pair
of glazed donuts, but there are certainly many other possible combinations. Chocolate
donuts are a popular variation on this theme, but even for extreme burger lovers this might
be a little too much. Some variations of the burger feature breakfast foods such as fried
eggs and bacon. Like many of the burgers on this list, the Donut Burger seems intended
as fairground food, something to try on a lark, but not something you would eat consistently,
because it's kind of crazy to put a hamburger patty on glazed donuts.
Gobble, Gobble - The Thanksgiving Burger
Thanksgiving is a great American holiday so it makes sense there would be a Thanksgiving
themed hamburger. Burger purists may insist that even a Thanksgiving burger be made from
beef, but rest assured you can order one with ground turkey as well. Regardless of the kind
of meat used in the patty, most Thanksgiving burgers offer a range of traditional toppings
such as stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce. Some of these festive burgers offer additional
ingredients such as sage mayonnaise and even a slice or two of turkey to complete this
meal on a bun. However, it's not clear if you can get a Thanksgiving burger with mashed
potatoes or green bean casserole on top. There doesn't seem to be much specific attention
on the choice of bun, but hot and buttered dinner rolls would be a good choice for Thanksgiving
sliders. A burger place called Slater's will help you get into the Thanksgiving spirit
with sweet potato fries served with a tasty pumpkin sauce. These sweet fries might be
a little too much for some burger lovers, but don't fret, because standard french fries
would be a wonderful side for any Thanksgiving burger. After all, the sweet potato fries
sound good, but they still won't replace a delicious slice of pumpkin pie with a dollop
whipped cream.
Say Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is a widely popular dish in America so the only question is why didn't
someone pile it on top of a hamburger sooner? Whatever the reason, a lot of hamburger places
are on board now so there a number of Mac & Cheese Burgers to try. There are two classes
of Mac & Cheese Hamburgers: One features a traditional hamburger with a helping of gooey,
cheesy pasta. Along with the burger and pasta you might also see slices of melted cheese
as well as crispy bacon for a total taste meltdown. There are a lot of recipes for Mac
& Cheese including things like tomatoes, peppers and bread crumbs so you could potentially
see all of these things as part of a burger. The other version of the Mac & Cheese Burger
is just is decadent and owes something to the Ramen Burger that features noodles pressed
into the shape of a bun. If that appeals to you, you will probably like a hamburger with
Mac & Cheese for a bun. Most burger lovers will likely opt for the pasta dish as a topping.
Cheese is very popular with burger lovers of course so this one seems like a home run.
Remember, there's a reason there's something called a cheeseburger. Speaking of cheeseburgers,
you can get one of those with Mac & Cheese too. The Mac & Cheese Burger takes burger
fans' love of cheese to the next level to create a cheesy sensation.
Use Your Noodles
Ramen Noodles are a staple of college students, but usually aren't thought of as a staple
in hamburger restaurants. However, this might be changing after a self proclaimed Ramen
connoisseur named Keizo Shamimoto decided to gift us with a hamburger that uses compressed
Ramen Noodles instead of a traditional bun. This burger is a close cousin of the Italian
inspired Spaghetti Burger. This Ramen Burger suffers from the same potential weaknesses
as the Spaghetti Burger: compressed noodles. Hamburgers and bread buns go so well together
that it's hard to think about one without the other. A good bun perfectly compliments
a big, juicy hamburger, but can the same be said for a pile of pressed noodles? Probably
not. Any time a hamburger's identity is more about the bun than the burger it has likely
wandered off in the wrong direction.
The Centurion
In-N-Out Hamburger restaurants are known for their simple menu of hamburgers and cheeseburgers.
However the popular California fast food chain has a well known "secret" menu that offers
things like animal style burgers and Neapolitan Milkshakes that include strawberry, vanilla
and chocolate flavors. A variation of the so called secret menu is that customers can
order burgers with more patties. A 4x4 offers four beef patties, and this is usually enough
for even big burger appetites, but in case this isn't enough, they can order additional
patties. How many patties you ask? People have ordered all different numbers of patties
and a few even asked for (and got) 100 patty burgers that also included 100 slices of cheese.
Regardless of how hungry you think you are, this is pretty glutinous and wasteful. In
our Instagram era this smacks of a photo-op stunt meant more to give people notoriety
on social media than to satisfy an actual hamburger craving. Even so, the In-N-Out 100x100
is an impressive burger by any standard. Unfortunately for extreme burger lovers, this is one burger
they will no longer be able to indulge in because In-N-Out has stopped honoring this
request. But don't despair, because the 4x4 burger is plenty of beef and cheese and will
satisfy all but the biggest appetites.
The Vermonster
This is burger is called the Vermonster, and it is not to be confused with Ben and Jerry's
giant sundae of the same name. Although, ice cream and burgers is probably something we
should think about. Anyway, this Vermonster combines the classic burger with the sweet
goodness of New England Apple pies. Nothing says New England like crisp Autumn air and
warm apple pie, so it makes good sense to combine them with burgers into one unique
taste experience. There are several variations of the Vermonster, but the basic idea is to
add the flavors of apple pie to hamburgers, so obviously there will be apples. Some used
sliced Granny Smith apples, although many pie makers prefer other varieties such as
Macintosh apples. Cinnamon, brown sugar and maple syrup are included. Some recipes use
a maple syrup mayonnaise. Classic burger ingredients such as red onion and bacon are included to
counter the sweet flavors. New Englanders will tell you apple pie isn't complete without
a little slice cheddar cheese so you can get your Vermonster with a slice of cheddar. This
hamburger is a classic mashup of sweet and salty flavors that will appeal to many adventurous
burger lovers who also suffer from a sweet tooth.
What Elk Would You Expect?
Fuddruckers restaurants may or may not have the greatest hamburgers in the world as it
claims, but the popular burger chain does offer an Elk Burger it is very proud of. Like
its other burgers, the Elk Burger is made from fresh ground meat that's never frozen
and cooked to order. This popular burger chain also offers a Buffalo patty and both are usually
described as tasting like more "gamey" versions of the traditional beef burger. The Elk Burger
is the leanest choice at Fuddruckers, but the Buffalo option is also leaner than its
beef counterpart. The Elk meat option at Fuddruckers is served on a wheat bun with lettuce, tomato,
grilled onion and Swiss cheese. It is available as a 1/3 pound burger as well as a generous
1/2 pound version big enough for even the hardiest appetites. As far as toppings go,
with an Elk Burger you really can't go wrong with classic choices like red onion, tomato
and lettuce. Like any burger, they would likely be even better with the addition of chili,
bacon or cheese. Of course you could add all three of these to create some sort of deluxe
Elk burger. So if you'd like to try something a little more exotic, and a bit healthier
than the average hamburger, you might want to taste an Elk Burger.
Hot Dog Burger
Talk about two great tastes that go great together. Hot dogs and hamburgers are two
American grilling favorites, perfect for any summer cookout, so a Hot Dog Hamburger is
the next logical step. This blockbuster pairing has the dramatic feel of a superhero team
up. As you might expect there are a number of variations to the Hot Dog Hamburger. The
most common version consists of a traditional hamburger and fixings, with the addition of
a sliced up hot dog. There are much more elaborate concoctions that involve fashioning a combination
hamburger/hotdog roll to accommodate both pieces of meat. One version could arguably
be called a Hamburger Hot Dog - a hot dog with a hamburger added to it. This one also
has plenty of cheese and chili, which are both popular hamburger and hotdog toppings.
Most condiments including mustard, ketchup and relish are all equally fine additions
to hamburgers and hot dogs, which is only further evidence that the two foods were always
meant to be together. Whether you want a Hot Dog Hamburger or a Hamburger Hot Dog you
can find either one of these creations to satisfy your meaty craving and they look like
they are equally delicious.
The Boss Burger
Chili's restaurants offer a hamburger that will change the way you look at hamburgers.
The Boss Burger is so much more than just a giant patty or even several patties, it
is a celebration of everything meat. Americans love their meats, so in addition to the standard
beef patty, the Boss Burger offers layers of smoked brisket, rib meat, jalapeño-cheddar
smoked sausage and bacon. This is a lot of meat and promises to be a unique taste experience.
Vegetable lovers don't despair, because this giant burger also offers lettuce, tomato and
is topped off with both barbecue sauce and ranch dressing to add just the right amount
of tanginess. If this all sounds like a little too much even for most hamburger lovers, you
are probably right, but this doesn't stop a lot of people from giving this Chili's concoction
a try. The Boss Burger appears to be another one of those burgers that is stacked so high
with meat and toppings that it can't actually be eaten as made. It looks as though you would
have to consume this burger in several portions - perhaps even with a knife and fork, but
I suppose this is part of the challenge. Next time you need a serious meat fix you might
want to give Chili's Boss Burger a try.
Hamburgers At The End Of The World
Hopefully hamburger lovers would only choose to eat a hamburger which comes from a can
because they are hiding down in a bunker waiting out the zombie apocalypse, but to each their
own I suppose. Maybe if you were going on a long hike or camping trip and you knew you
wouldn't be able to get a real hamburger for a while you could justify this, but it would
still be doubtful. However, if you are for some reason still committed to trying one
of these creations, several brands are available that offer some variation. Most of these hamburgers
in a can offer a basic beef patty with a bun and some even include a sesame seed bun so
that's something. However, some recipes offer a little bit more in terms of flavor and include
pork mixed with beef and some even offer bacon. But instead of sweetening the deal, this should
make one wonder what the consistency of canned bacon would be like, and not in a good way.
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