What do you put on your hamburgers? I like mine with a slice of cheddar, thin slice of onion, and

[debm55]

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ketchup. Also, cooked medium rare.More toward the medium. Yummy. Oh, and some chips on it,
Edit--It can be make at home or at a restaurant.

[MichMan]

1. Mustard, A1, and lots of onions

[debm55]

43. MichMan, A1 sauce sounds different. Haven't heard of using on burgers before.

[MichMan]

94. 5 Guys has it listed as one of their available condiments

That is where I first tried it and found out I really liked it.

[debm55]

104. MichMan, thank you. It's always good to try new things.

[Thomas Hurt]

2. Cheddar, lettuce, tomato and mustard.

[debm55]

44. Thomas, do you use the yellow or brown mustard.? Sound good --with a large slice of tomato.

Like to use the tomatoes from my garden in the summer.

[2naSalit]

3. Well...

I like the cheddar slice along with actual pickles though a good relish will do, mustard and a little ketchup. When I ate hot dogs as a kids, same thing w/o the cheese. I never could deal with cheese and dogs in the same thing.

Otherwise it's the cheese and grilled onions.

[debm55]

46. 2naSalit-you don't like cheese dogs wrapped in bacon? I used to always use American but the Cheddar

gives it that extra kick, though it doesn't have the melting ability of American.

[2naSalit]

58. I have a...

Weird relationship with American cheese. And any cheese within a foot of a hot dog is bordering on gastronomic criminality, IMHO.

[sinkingfeeling]

4. Mustard, onion, tomato, cooked well.

[debm55]

47. Sounds like mine. Sometimes I use the mustard, but I like the sweetness the ketchup adds.

[blueknight73]

5. Pepper cheese

Onion, pickle, bananna peppers and chipotle mayonaise

[rubbersole]

29. You win!

[debm55]

48. Blueknight, oh my that sounds good. I think I will try the chipotle mayo.

[blueknight73]

115. It's delicious!

You will love it

[The Magistrate]

6. Bacon, Blue Cheese, Ketchup

As near raw as they'll let it out of the kitchen, or as I can get away with without the womenfolk wincing.

[debm55]

49. The Magistrate, I have to agree with the raw. I had a friend serve Steak Tattar once, I thought I

was going to get sick. I like your addition of the blue cheese. Have not heard of using.

[The Magistrate]

68. It Should Be Lightly Singed, At Least, Ma'am....

There was a restaurant near my first real apartment, and they did a hamburger with a pocket of blue cheese inside it. The tastes go well together, but as a seasoning, you don't want a lot.

Still, it is high on my list of foods which you just have to wonder who was hungry to try that stuff first....

[lastlib]

71. Just run the cow past the grill to scare it.......

...and cut off a chunk.....Add JackStack BBQ sauce, bacon, cheddar slice, lettuce and tomato--THAT's a burger to be proud of!

[debm55]

81. The Magistrate, I don't know how it was prepared, but I wondered if it was safe to eat. I had one

heck of a time chewing it.

[Backseat Driver]

7. Make mine a cheeseburger w/the works!

lettuce, red onion, bacon slices, stone-ground mustard, ketchup, pickles or relish - Onion or sesame seed bun - I've also tried a pretzel bun - yum, tasty, medium well!

When we get to order-in a burger: Five Guys!

[debm55]

50. Backseat, sounds great, you use both ketchup and mustard? I have never tried the pretzel bun. Will

have to give it a try.

[electric_blue68]

83. Oooo, a pretzel bun! 😄 I looove pretzel bread!

[Ocelot II]

8. No onion ever, on anything, under any circumstances.

Prefer no ketchup either, it's too sweet. Cheese is good.

[Chainfire]

11. Oh my goodness, you are missing the best veggie of all.

I could eat onions on ice cream...(although I have not tried that combo yet)

[Ocelot II]

13. Onions, especially the raw ones, are horrible. They ruin the taste of whatever they're in.

I do not even regard onions as food, since to me they are extremely bitter, more like battery acid or industrial waste. I think it's genetic; my brothers loathe onions too. When we were kids we'd get upset if mom put them in anything and we'd pick out even the tiniest specks.

[Chainfire]

18. I will eat green onions alone and uncooked.

I like onions raw, but sautéed they are an absolute delight. I have never thought of onions as "bitter." I am curious as to how do you feel about garlic?

[Ocelot II]

21. I don't like garlic much either. It's OK in very small doses but

if a recipe calls for it I usually leave it out. It tends to leave an unpleasant aftertaste.

[electric_blue68]

84. Oh, wow... Might be genetic. Never heard them described like that

How are you with cilantro?

Some people have a gene that makes it taste like soap!

[Ocelot II]

85. I like cilantro. Different gene, maybe.

[electric_blue68]

87. Definitely. Just never heard of onions tasting that way, and since it was a bunch of you.

The cilantro gene came to mind.

I get the faintest soap taste but the greenness & tanginess are so prominent that thiink if I'd hadn't read that - I might never have identified that little part as "soapy".

[blueknight73]

42. Same here!

And I mean any Onion! White, Yellow, Red, doesn't matter! I love them all

[electric_blue68]

86. The ones I like raw but not too much of them are red, and that Special one from Georgia who's name I

just forgot. 😄

Valla___ something?

Maybe white.

I like all sauted in butter, or olive oil. Carmelized us tasty, too.

Chives, raw, too.


Chinese scallion pancakes!

[Ocelot II]

89. Vidalia. The only onion I will eat, and only if it's cooked until thoroughly carmelized.

[electric_blue68]

90. Ah, TY. 👍 Well, you do get to enjoy it then. Carnelized is wonderful, just takes a long time

[debm55]

51. Ocelot, I get ya, I have a hard time with onions as I have gotten older. I use a very thin slice.

[Chainfire]

9. Mayo, mustard, ketchup, onions, pickles, lettuce, tomatoes.

I can take or leave the meat.

[debm55]

52. Chainfire, I have eaten a burger like that--meatless. I was not satisfied with how it was done, so I

took it off. The grease from the burger was on the innards, so I still had the taste. this was at home. Would have told staff if at a restaurant.

[Backseat Driver]

98. In the summer, I sometimes make a just a lettuce sandwich

Just crunchy iceberg or romaine lettuce and mayo on white or wheat.

[Chainfire]

101. Reminds me of the sandwiches my sisters and I would make when we were little...

Sugar on white bread....I don't know if our Mother knew or not. Then again, I remember licking a rusty screen door.....

[Elessar Zappa]

10. So many different ways.

My current favorite is medium-rare burger, sharp cheddar, bacon, New Mexico green chile, grilled onions, guacamole, and bbq sauce

[debm55]

53. Elessar, sounds like a SW burger, I like the ingredients you have chosen. You win the prize for

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theme burger.

[Elessar Zappa]

97. It really is a good combination.

Now I’m hungry for one. I’ll have to go to the store and get the ingredients and grill it up!

[Bootlace]

12. Home made or restaurant?

If homemade, first I go to the meat counter and pick out a tri-tip or some other un-trimmed roast and have them grind it for me. Cooked medium with thousand island, pastrami, Swiss, bacon, avocado, and pickles, maybe a shot of some stout mustard like inglehoffer if I have it on hand. No picnic mustard though.

[debm55]

54. Bootlace. wow, that is some inventive burger. So no spur of the moment burger for you. Do they grind

it at the store for you? Stout mustard is very good. My husband was in the mustard mood where I swear, he tried out ever different kind of mustard.

[doc03]

14. Medium rare, lettuce, cheddar, onion, tomato and jalapeno pepper rings. nt

[debm55]

55. doc, sounds delicious, I like the idea of the jalapeno pepper rings. Mild or hot?

[Goonch]

15. Impossible Burger Mmmmmmm....

[rurallib]

38. I am with you

with onions, pickles and something in a tomato sauce like ketchup

[debm55]

56. How are they? I use to use MorningStar burger and hot dogs. Do they taste like meat? Where do you

get them? The picture of the prepared burger looks perfect.

[Goonch]

63. Get mine at WALMART...

Taste just like meat burgers to me ;-{)

[debm55]

65. Thank you, I will try them.

[Irish_Dem]

16. I like mine cooked, not still mooing.

Mayo, ketchup, salt and pepper.
Onions, sautéed.
Tomato.

[Chainfire]

20. I quit eating pink meat years ago. My stomach and gut has thanked me for it.

[Irish_Dem]

23. I am funny about how food looks.

When it looks raw, uncooked, the wrong color, my tummy does flip flops.

Sometimes when I am at someone's house and they put a price of raw meat
on my plate, blood everywhere, I want to run out of the house!
Yikes.

I was born two months premature, my system is different from most people.

Yes I have GI problems too, so I don't push it with uncooked food.
I eat cooked sushi.

[Freddie]

33. I'm the same way about undercooked meat especially burgers

I can bite into a burger and taste that it’s still pink and my stomach does a flip-flop.
On a thoroughly cooked burger I like cheese, bacon, pickles, onions (preferably sautéed) lettuce, tomato, Mayo and lots of ketchup. Or just cheese, ketchup and pickles if I’m keeping it simple.

[Irish_Dem]

36. Ok that is my kind of hamburger!

Sound yummy.

[debm55]

57. Irish Dem, MOOOOOOO. I cook mine more toward the medium.

I cook mine in the grill pan without cheese. Use paper towels to get the grease off and microwave the cheese.

[Irish_Dem]

92. I once kept trying to eat meat cooked medium.

Because if you ask for well done meat in a restaurant sometimes you get a dried out burnt piece of meat.

But when they put down medium cooked meat in front of me I just stared at it and wouldn't touch it.

Your hamburger sounds good. You melt the cheese separately, not on top of the burger in the pan?

[debm55]

95. Yes,I clean the grease from the burger. Then place with cheese in micro

[Irish_Dem]

99. That would be easier and make less mess.

[Mr.Bill]

17. Mayonaise, brown mustard,

swiss cheese, sweet relish or pickles, sometimes some tomato and iceberg lettuce.

[rubbersole]

30. This was my Steak 'n Shake burger for years

Then they started carrying pepper jack cheese. New favorite 😍.

[debm55]

59. Mr. Bill, you are the first Swiss burger. It would very good--the swiss cheese and the brown mustard

[Mr.Bill]

60. I also like swiss cheese on my salami

or pastrami sandwiches.

[sabbat hunter]

19. I like

Lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup, sometimes a slice of aged cheddar, cooked medium.

[Lochloosa]

22. WHERE IS THE BACON! Did I miss it?

How can you eat a burger without 🥓?

Edit. Just saw Backseat Driver's post.

[debm55]

62. Lochloosa, bacon is used only for BLT sandwich. My burgers are always bacon free.

[LakeArenal]

24. Medium rare slice of American slice of Provolone and fried onions.

Lots of salt and pepper. Soft bun Not grilled.
Like a bit of ground pork in my burger.

Bacon
Mushrooms
If available or a reasonable price.

Tamarack in Portage WI. Best burger anywhere.

[debm55]

64. Lake, like a soft bun too. Have you tried the Hawaiian Burger buns? They are great.

[LakeArenal]

91. Here in Costa Rica we have Bimbo Artesanal.

They are my favorite here.

[brewens]

25. "Medium rare with mustard'd be nice. Big kosher pickle and a cold draft beer".....

[debm55]

66. brewens, that is the only time I have a beer is when I eat a burger-Makes both so much better.

[brewens]

72. No one orders medium rare anymore. I love that line though. :) n/t

[ironflange]

26. Slice of Cheddar, onions, Thousand Island dressing

That's what I do at home. Eating out, I just take them with the works.

[debm55]

67. ironflange--go for it! I like the idea of Thousand Island dressing. Adds a kick to the burger.

[Luciferous]

27. Pepper jack, ketchup, mustard, onion

and pickle

[debm55]

69. Luciferous, pepper jack on a burger is awesome. Dill or Sweet pickle?

[Luciferous]

114. Dill pickles. Now that I'm thinking about it I want to make a burger!

[Trailrider1951]

28. Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion, dill pickle slices

stacked so tall on the bun that I can't get my mouth around all of it. What a mess! So, I settle for the cheese and caramelized onion on the burger with a garden salad (ranch or italian dressing) and dill pickles on the side. Much easier to eat!

[debm55]

70. Trailrider, that is so funny. I can imagine the height of the burger. Your inventive way of solving

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the problem is great. Happy Eating.

[Trailrider1951]

102. ;)

[debm55]

110. LOL

[Niagara]

31. 2 slices of tomatoes between the burger, no bun.

Disclaimer: If you're reading this and don't like my answer, be an adult and just move on. People with narcissistic tendencies will go on my full ignore list.

[debm55]

73. Niagara, I like your answer, We each have things we like and dislilke. Some of us can't eat certain

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foods or chose not to. Because of the meds I am on, I don't drink. I only drink when I have a burger or Rueben and it's a beer. I think your idea is very unique and I like it. Do you use the heirloom tomatoes? They are so good. I plan on planting some in the yard this summer. PS. We make lasagna here with eggplant or zucchini instead of the noodles. It's different but great. I feel glad you shared with us Thank you.

[Niagara]

96. Thank you, debm55

I apologize if I came off as a creep and the disclaimer that I posted wasn't aimed at you. There was another thread where some condescending creep didn't like my answer and they refused to be an adult about it.



I don't drink either and I have non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Unfortunately, I don't have a green thumb so I've never tried to grow my own vegetables, especially tomatoes.


Once Ivy Geranium's reach maturity at my local nursery, I'll splurge and will purchase several hanging baskets. I have no luck keeping Petunia's alive either. Lol.

[Dave in VA]

32. BLT

My favorite is with bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheddar, with mayonnaise. But I do like other toppings. All depends on my mood at the moment.

[debm55]

74. Yes, mine too. If i am in a hurry, it's just cheese, onion, and ketchup. Dave, alot of times too, it

depends on what we have around the the kitchen. Enjoy your burger.

[RainCaster]

34. Medium Rare, thick. Bacon, Dijon, Tomato, Lettuce, Bleu Cheese, Dill, Fried Egg, Onion

Sometimes the Dill Slices get eaten first. No order to the ingredients.

[debm55]

75. RainCaster, wow how long does it take to make. I would like to see one of these. That sounds great.

Thank you for sharing.

[RainCaster]

88. 45 min for the bacon, 45 more for the patties

All on a Traeger.

[NBachers]

35. Home made, usually the basics- Cheese, ketchup, coarse mustard, mayo. At the restaurant, everything.

I chop up onions and garlic and load up the ground beef with as much as it'll take and still keep its shape. The onions & garlic cook inside the burger, and it all comes out just right.

I got pretty heavy-duty burger press, and really liked that. But lately, I'll put the ground beef in a sandwich bag and press it down & then flip and press it down on the other side. That allows me to press the onions & garlic in better; then I'll firm up the edges while it's still in the sandwich bag. It comes out big, firm, and well-shaped.

[debm55]

76. NBachers, homemade can be the best, because you know exactly what you want in a burger. I realy like

the use of a sandwich bag. Going to try it. Thanks for the idea and your post.

[Red Mountain]

37. Everything here sounds good.....

No stinky cheeses please, though. Wife would disagree strongly.

A sharp cheddar is nice. Even......gasp.....American for it's superior melting characteristics. I jest. Sort of.

Med rare is what I shoot for....but decent char on the outside (charcoal) and a little bloody is good enough.

How about BUNS?

Browned off with butter makes my day.....however you get there. I prefer a medium sized potato bun.

And the meat......? I'm lucky enough to raise most of what I eat. Anybody have any particular preferences?

[debm55]

77. Red Mountain, I like the Hawaiin Buns. They add a sweet taste. Sometimes I use American cheesetakes

less time to melt. Enjoy your burger and thank you for sharing.

[tanyev]

39. I like mine with lettuce and tomato. Heinz 57 and French fried potatoes. 😁

Actually, the only things I need are ketchup, mustard and pickles. Lettuce and tomato OK, but not necessary. Cheese only if a non-dairy option is available.

[debm55]

78. tanyev, sometimes simple is the best. I agree- if I make a burger on the spur of the minute I don't

always have what I want, so I go with the flow. thank you for sharing your burger with us.

[a kennedy]

40. I know, lots here are NOT gonna accept this.......but I actually love The Big Mac at McDonalds.

At home, burger with pepper jack cheese and Mayo. 🍔

[debm55]

79. a kennedy, sometimes when I'm shopping, I'll stop at McDonalds and get a cheeseburger Happy Meal.

How do they know if I don't have a kid back home. PLUS I get the nefty little box.Thank you for sharing with us.

[Elessar Zappa]

93. I like the Big Mac too.

And the quarter pounder!

[Prairie_Seagull]

41. Slice of sharp cheddar and another burger, brioche bun and mayo with a little mustard.

[debm55]

80. Oh, Prairie, sounds good and easy to make and great to eat. Thank you for sharing with us.

[Upthevibe]

45. debm55 ............

Well, I don't cook and rarely eat hamburgers but when I do it's In & Out for me.

My order's a double cheeseburger (cooked well) with nothing on it but pickles and the special sauce with additional packets of mayo on the side.

[debm55]

61. I have heard of them. In my part of Pittsburgh, there is no In and Out. We do have something called

Burghatory. What is there special sauce like?

[electric_blue68]

82. Very Sharp Cheddar cheese, carmelized onions, Summer NJ Beefsteak Tomato, mayo, salt...

...pepper. [Well Done Yuuuuuum! At a restaurant. 😄🧡🍔
Oh, and a good green Romain lettuce leaf. 👍

Could be any real good Summer tomato heirloom or reg.


Also had it w bacon very good, but not a requirement.

[lark]

100. The perfect hamburger is medium, with avocado, tomato, ketchup & mayo on an onion bun.

If no avacado, lettuce is good. I hate mustard and don't like cheese on them unless it's really good cheese like Havarti or Jarlsberg.

[debm55]

106. lark, I like your combinations. Do you just use a slice of avocado? or do you smush it?

[lark]

116. I always just slice my avocados, but it's a substantial slice.

I like the texture better. I also love an avocado sliced atop my over easy egg on wheat toast. Avocados are cheap at Aldis, thankfully.

[liberaltrucker]

103. Heavy mayo

Lettuce, tomato, and onion.

[debm55]

105. liberal, I like your choices. From a previous thread I would go with Miracle Whip ---and ketchup

[bluestarone]

107. We lived in Billings MT. in the 70's. A place called Frost top drive in served a Topper burger

With everything plus a slice of HAM! Was so very good!!! It's all closed down now, but it was soooo GOOD!

[debm55]

109. Bluestarone, do you remember the ingredients? Maybe you can try to make one of your own? Worth a

shot.

[bluestarone]

113. Ah man i really try too, BUT

It's just not the same. tomato, lettuce, mayo beef and ham from what i remember.

[Scrivener7]

108. A local dive diner, been around for 50 years at least, makes the best cheeseburger

I've ever tasted. A little salt. Nothing else needed.

It's really the only place where I eat hamburgers.

[debm55]

111. Scrivener7, do you put condiments on it?

[Scrivener7]

112. Not that burger. For other burgers, a little ketchup.

[Duncanpup]

117. We need to hang out

Hamburgers you like split pea soup.

[debm55]

118. Duncanpup, I make a mighty fine split pea soup. With bacon instead of the ham.

[Aristus]

120. Okay, Duncanpup and I BOTH need to hang out with you.

Split pea soup with bacon instead of ham sounds heavenly!

You’ll be hanging with a couple of veterans, so we’ll handle the clean-up. The place will be spotless!

[Duncanpup]

122. Exactly Aristus

[Aristus]

119. Swiss and cheddar cheeses, ketchup, brown mustard, mayo,

onion straws, maybe a peppery seasoning like paprika.

Nothing in the world quite like a perfect burger.

[debm55]

121. You got that right!