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Also known as the peanutburger.
What’s a peanutburger you ask?
Well, if you live on the west side of Cleveland, Ohio than you probably already know the answer to this one. But for those of you from any other part of the world, let me tell you.Ā Bearden’s is a diner styleĀ restaurantĀ straight out of the 50’s. Ok, well technically it was started in the 40’s but it looks like it’s from the 50’s.
Anyway they serve exactly what you would think they serve. Burgers, chicken fingers, hot dogs, onion rings, fries and milkshakes. Alright, and they serve some salads, but no one goes there for the salads. Let’s just say it is not a restaurant for vegetarians, unless of course your are ok with eating you weight in onion rings. Which actually might not sound all that bad to some. Me?
I don’t know.
I have never had one….
Nope, I have never had an onion ring. Is that weird?
My parents are not big onion people or at least they thought they weren’t onion people. Trust me they are, they just don’t know it. Anyway, we never got the onion rings and since I have never had them I have never had the urge to try them anywhere else. I am thinking this maybe needs to change though, I hear they are good.
Wait, I am getting off topic. I can not do that today.
Today I have not one, not two, but three recipes. Burgers, fries and a milkshake. Cause honestly they just go together and I can not split them up. That would be just plain wrong. And mean.
My mom and dad grew up eating peanutburgers during their lunch break at school. Yeah, can you believe that, they had a whole hour and a half to go home, or wherever, for lunch. So since Bearden’s was across the street from their school that’s where they went (not together back then, that didn’t happen until high school) for a treat. I guess Bearden’sĀ used to be the “cool” place to go back in the day as well. My grandma actually used to go there on Friday and Saturday nights when she was in high school in the late 50’s. The waitresses used to serve your food on roller skates. No seriously. If you were getting your food to go or just eating in your car the waitresses would roll your order out to you on skates and then attach a tray full of food right onto your car door/window.
Which makes me think of National Lampoon’s VacationĀ when the waitress brings them their food and their window shatters. Yeah, for some odd reason I love that movie. And for me that is really odd because I do not normally like comedies. Typically I am all about the dramas, love stories and a little action mixed in, but mostly I am really into the dramas and happy ending movies.
Really though, why do waitress not do this anymore? Um, hello? Roller skates! That is awesome!
Sorry, sometimes I act like I am five again and sometimes I secretly wish I was.
Ah wait, that’s not a secret. I totally wish I was five and care free again.
Alrighty then, back to the burgers.
They are maybe the weirdest sounding burger around, but trust me they are so good. Peanut butter slathered on a burger is amazing. So amazing it does not even need cheese, or even the bacon that you see sitting on top in a few of the photos! And that is coming from a “everything is better with cheese” person. Typically when we used to get Bearden’s we would just get the peanutburger with no other toppings, but since I have started writing this little blog I have discovered that venturing out of my food comfort zone can equal delicious things.
Now personally my family still loves these burgers straight up. Just plain peanut butter and nothing else, but we are boring and typical. So if you thinking you want some cheese go for it, cheddar is delicious with the peanut butter and burger. And the bacon, well for some that is probably just a no brainer. Either you love bacon or hate it. It is a personal preference thing.
If you love it go for it and if you are a true peanut butter lover just do the peanutburger straight up. Bun, burger, peanut butter, bun. Done.
You can’t go to Bearden’s without getting the the Slim Jim Fries. You just can’t, they’re too good. They are slim, crispy and salty.
Everything a fry should be and what every burger needs sitting right beside it.
My slim jim fries are a little different though. I baked them, cause ya all know I hate frying. Promise they are just as good.
Ah, wait.
Your burger and fries? Yeah, they are still not complete. They absolutely, no questions asked, need to be washed down with a chocolate shake. Really, it’s not up for discussion.
Just do it.
It’s malted and it’s good and it is what your peanutburger and slim jim fries need. Plus, I might have a mental break down if I knew you ate this meal without shake.
So just give your peanutburger the full Bearden’s tribute and wash it down with an icy malted milkshake and slim jim fries. Your burger will never be the same again.
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Oh and yes, you should make these for Memorial day.
I am 110% believer in the magical powers of Peanut butter on burgers. It’s amazing! And I want it BAD!
YA!! I have a believer!! This is just awesome!
Thanks Megan!
Yes, yes, and more yeses. I NEED this, Tieghan! I am all about adventurous burgers and one with peanut butter slathered on top sounds right up my alley. Of course, I would probably add the bacon and cheese because I am a firm believer in the “more is more” theory š and those fries! And the shake! This couldn’t be more perfect.
Hehe! I like your theory!! Thanks so much Hayley! You are awesome!
This is definitely one of the most unique burgers I have seen! Must try those fries!
I know, but promise it is good! Thanks Nancy!
Holy cow, what a fantastic idea! Definitely bookmarking these recipes and giving them a try š
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Thank you!
Peanut goes so well in burgers especially with bacon! I generally like to go with a Thai style spicy peanut sauce in mine.
I love doing spicy thai peanut sauce on burgers! I actually have a thai salmon burger on my site with peanut butter that is so good!
Thanks Kevin! Oh and I love your Buffalo chicken burger you posted today!! So good looking!
NO WAY! Peanut butter burgers are a thing?? I’ve been missing out!! I could put peanut butter on just about anything, so why not a burger? That shake? YUM…bacon? YUM!
Yes way!!! You gotta do it Julia, you will love it!
I have never heard of this! Wow – I’m sure it is awesome. And I just want to say – your house is like the best restaurant I can imagine for a family. Kudos to you! : )
Ha! Thank you Monica!! You are too nice!!
This sounds & looks incredible! Found you over at High Heels & Grill linky!
Thank you so much Amber and thanks for clicking over!
Okay, this sounds as strange as avocado dessert, but if I like those, I’ll have to try this. š Love your photos!
Ha! I know, but if you love peanut butter you will love this burger! Thanks Dorothy!
I’ve never heard of a peanut butter burger either, but I bet my husband would love this (he is a peanut butter fanatic).
Any peanut butter love will love these! Thanks Eva!
I’ve never heard of a peanut butter burger, but I would love to try one – especially if it was served with fries and a milkshake! Yum, love diner food š
I think you would love it Tracey! Plus, the fries and shake do make it 100x better!! Thanks Tracey!
If you’ve never had an onion ring, don’t start now, delicious and fattening!
I’ve never heard of a peanut butter burger, but it doesn’t seem weird to me at all, only tasty!
Ha! That’s not stopping me!
Thanks Kari! Hope you give these odd burgers a try!
I’m so intrigued by this! Everything sounds delicious!
I’ve had a peanut butter burger with jalapenos in Texas before. Lovely š
Jalapenos! That sounds so awesome! I need to come live in Texas. You guys no how to eat!
WOW! I’ve never heard of a “peanutburger”! I’m so intrigued š Everything about this meal looks delicious!! Pinned! Thanks for sharing :*)
Thanks Brenda! Hope you love this and thanks so much for pinning!
I’m allergic to nuts, but I’ll definitely make the fries and milkshake! Great pictures!
Ah man! Bummer, but eat least you can make a cheeseburger and still eat the fries and shake!
Thanks Nessa!
I’m allergic to nuts too. I hear that the peanut butter acts like cheese. I would sub some soy nut butter on a burger in a heartbeat. Maybe.