Goober Burger


I'm sure many of you have never heard of a Goober Burger. Yes, that's peanut butter melted over the hamburger... doesn't it look tasty? I'm sure you're thinking to yourself that I'm insane. If you're familiar with the Sedalia, Missouri landmark called The Wheel-In, then you aren't one bit surprised by this Goober Burger, you've probably enjoyed one yourself! The Wheel-Inn was a popular drive-inn build in the 1940's. It has recently been moved due to highway expansion. The new restaurant isn't a drive-inn, but it still features this popular burger. I grew up enjoying these burgers, so it's nothing out of the ordinary for me. I find nothing appalling about peanut butter on a hamburger simply because I have eaten it, and man it's GOOD! You must at least try this once before passing judgement... I think you will be pleasantly surprised. This just goes to show peanut butter makes everything better!

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GOOBER BURGER
1 bun
1 cooked burger (thin steak burgers are the best)
1-2 TBSP melted peanut butter
mayo
lettuce
tomato

Place burger on bottom of bun. Spread mayo on top bun. Spread peanut butter onto burger and then top with lettuce, tomato and top bun.

Comments

Raoulysgirl said…
Ok, I can judge...I've had one. I gotta say, it must be an acquired taste! I know some people who LOVE them...I'm just not in that group! It's one of those "whatever floats your boat" things! LOL...I haven't heard anyone mention Goobers in a LOOOONG time! Memories!
Donna-FFW said…
Heidi- I have never even heard of one of these!! I bet I could get my kids sold on it. And I love peanut butter.. Thank you for the mention of my giveaway!!
Coleens Recipes said…
Maybe peanutbutter on a chicken burger?
Heidi said…
Raoulysgirl- I figured you would have heard of them since you are from the area. I guess they are like anything else, you either like 'em or you don't!

Donna- It was my pleasure to mention your giveaway. I hope you get alot of entried!

Coleen- I've never had p.b. on a chicken burger. It's worth a shot :)
justjoycee said…
I have never heard of this burger, but me and my family love peanut butter and I will try.
Unknown said…
PB on chcken is excellent. I first tried it at Jungle Jim's in Orlando, Fl and it was delish! I'll have to try it on a burger : )
Annie Jones said…
I grew up 35 miles south of there, so yeah, I've had one or two of Wheel Inn's Goober Burgers. I went through a phase for a while during my teen years when I put peanut butter not only on burgers, but on hot dogs, bologna sandwiches, etc. Doesn't sound very appetizing now, though. :)
Unknown said…
Try P.B on a Taco yummmmy
Altho can't match the P.B Burger(AKA GOOBER)
Anonymous said…
I was stationed at Whiteman AFB and I never got to try one while there but I think it's time to give it a try!
Anonymous said…
The wife and I loved them. Saw them on television once and had the idea on a whim last night.