Wisconsin Butter Burger is a Wisconsin delicacy. The burger is made from fresh ground beef, seasoned, and seared on a griddle with butter. Served on a buttery toasted bun with American cheese makes a Wisconsin tradition!
Butter. Buttah. Buuuuuutttttteeeerrrrr.
That is what this burger is about today. It is not healthy. If you are looking for a healthy burger- this is not for you. However, if you came for a Wisconsin tradition you are in the right place.
Did you know that Seymour, Wisconsin claims touts that they invented the burger? Back in 1885, a man named “Hamburger Charlie” Nagreen, allegedly made the decision that it was easier for people to eat the meatballs (cooked in butter, of course) he was selling between two slices of bread.
Fast forward to 1936, Kroll’s Hamburgers in Green Bay, WI opened and placed a signature pat of butter on the top of their burger. Solly's Grille in Milwaukee, WI opened soon after and also featured a butter soaked burger.
Now days, butter burgers have been made popular by the Wisconsin fast food chain, Culver's and their signature Culver's Butter Burger.
I am a Green Bay native and grew up eating Kroll's butter burgers, but no matter who was the original creator of this indulgent sandwich it is so delicious.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO MAKE THESE BURGERS?
- butter
- burger buns
- ground beef
- salt and pepper
- American cheese
- ketchup, mustard, pickles, onions, or other desired toppings
- griddle
HOW DO I MAKE A THIS RECIPE?
- Place ¼ amount of beef on a cutting board. Form into a ball and use palm to press till about ¼-inch thick.
- Season burger patties with salt and pepper.
- Place 2 tablespoon of butter on a griddle and set heat to medium. Once butter melts and surface is hot, toast the buns. Once brown, about 1-2 minutes, remove and set aside.
- Add an additional tablespoon of butter on the griddle. Place burgers on griddle and cook 3-4 minutes per side. If you want a well-done burger, use a meat thermometer and cook till the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- When burgers are almost done cooking place a small slice (about a tsp) butter on top of the burgers. Next, place a slice of cheese on each burger.
- Transfer burgers to buns. Replace bun tops and serve with toppings.
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Wisconsin Butter Burger
Ingredients
- 5 tbsps butter divided
- 4 burger buns
- 1 ¼ lbs ground beef
- salt and pepper
- 4 slices of American cheese
- ketchup, mustard, pickles, onions, or other desired toppings
Instructions
- Place ¼ amount of beef on a cutting board. Form into a ball and use palm to press till about ¼-inch thick.
- Season burger patties with salt and pepper.
- Place 2 tablespoon of butter on a griddle and set heat to medium. Once butter melts and surface is hot, toast the buns. Once brown, about 1-2 minutes, remove and set aside.
- Add an additional tablespoon of butter on the griddle. Place burgers on griddle and cook 3-4 minutes per side. If you want a well-done burger, use a meat thermometer and cook till the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- When burgers are almost done cooking place a small slice (about a tsp) butter on top of the burgers. Next, place a slice of cheese on each burger.
- Transfer burgers to buns. Replace bun tops and serve with toppings.
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Wendy Klik
We do have Culvers here in Michigan but I have never been to one. I really need to remedy that. These sound delicious.
Karen
These do sound sooooo good! I don't think we have Culver's out here so I'll have to make my own.
Inger @ Art of Natural Liivng
Yum! I remember eating these growing up at a local pharmacy counter. We'd bike down there as kids. Nothing like a little extra fat to put your high fat meal over the top 🙂 !
Ellen
I love butter burgers but have never made them at home. That's going to change very soon!
Hezzi-D
Yum! Buttered beef, buttered bun, I'm in!
Audrey
MORE BUTTER! haha! This recipe is a new idea to me, but I love a good burger.
Rebekah Hills
It's 7:30am... and I want one...
Ashley Lecker
me too....
April
We don't have a Culver's in my area, but we do have a Steak & Shake that serves a butter burger that is so good!
Christie
I've been eyeing this burger for a while. It looks and sounds DIVINE! I'm adding it to the menu soon.
cliff
Looks tasty, but that's not how you make a butter burger.
Ashley Lecker
It is how we make them! It is delicious!