Your burger called. It’s ready for a little adventure.
Peanut butter on a burger? Stick with us.
Some of the best burger toppings are the ones that make you pause before the first bite, and reach for another napkin after it. Pepper jelly. Blueberry compote. Crispy tater tots. They might be a few shelves away from the ketchup, but they’ve absolutely earned a spot between the buns.
Welcome to the BUBBA Flavor Lab, where burger night gets a little curious. We’ve rounded up seven unexpected topping combinations that bring the sweet, the heat, and the “okay, you have to try this.”
Pick the one that catches your eye. Your next favorite BUBBA burger could be one bite away.
Which Unique Burger Toppings Should You Try First?
Some of our favorite unexpected burger toppings include peanut butter and pepper jelly, brie and blueberries, crispy tater tots, deviled eggs, goat cheese and honey butter, fried eggs with waffle buns, and fried green tomatoes with bacon jam.
Need help choosing? Follow your craving on our BUBBA craving table below:
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If you’re craving… |
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Make this BUBBA recipe |
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Smoky flavor with sweet heat |
Peanut butter, pepper jelly, bacon, and sharp cheddar |
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Fruity and creamy |
Blueberry compote and melted brie |
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Crunchy, cheesy comfort food |
Tater tots, guacamole, and cheese sauce |
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Creamy with a tangy kick |
Deviled eggs, pickles, and hot sauce |
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Sweet, tangy, and peppery |
Goat cheese, honey butter, radishes, and arugula |
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A fully stacked brunch |
Fried eggs, bacon, avocado, and waffle buns |
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Southern-inspired crunch |
Fried green tomatoes, bacon jam, and remoulade |
1. Peanut Butter & Pepper Jelly: PB&J, All Grown Up
There’s a reason peanut butter and jelly have been partners for so long. Now add a sizzling BUBBA burger, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar. Things just got interesting.
The Smoky PB&J BUBBA burger starts with an Original BUBBA burger and layers on creamy peanut butter, pepper jelly, bacon, and sharp cheddar. You get nutty richness, a little sticky sweetness, a flicker of heat, and smoky crunch.
The cheddar earns its place, too. Its sharp bite cuts through the rich peanut butter and sweet jelly, keeping the whole stack balanced.
Why these burger toppings work: Creamy peanut butter meets sweet heat, with salty bacon and sharp cheese keeping every bite savory.
Still raising an eyebrow? Fair. Take a bite before you make up your mind.
2. Brie & Blueberries: Your Cheese Board Wants In
You’ve put fruit next to cheese. Now put a burger underneath it.
The Brie and Blueberry Burger layers melted brie, blueberry compote, caramelized onions, and arugula over a Grass-Fed BUBBA burger. The brie turns soft and creamy, the berries bring a bright burst of sweetness, and the arugula adds a peppery finish.
It has dinner-with-friends energy, even if you’re eating it in your favorite sweatpants.
Why these burger toppings work: Fruity sweetness balances savory beef, while creamy brie and peppery greens give each bite a little contrast.
Easy shortcut: Use warmed blueberry jam instead of making the compote. Save the extra effort for deciding what to serve on the side.
3. Tater Tots: The Side Dish Gets Promoted
You were probably going to sneak a tot into your burger anyway. Let’s make it official.
The Totcho Burger piles crispy tater tots, guacamole, cheese sauce, sour cream, and pickled jalapeños onto a BUBBA burger. It’s loaded-tot territory, complete with golden potato edges and cheese sauce finding its way into every little crevice.
This stack has a practical side: guacamole helps anchor the tots, so you have a fighting chance of keeping them between the buns.
Why these burger toppings work: Crunchy potatoes break up the creamy layers, and pickled jalapeños bring a tangy bite to all that cheesy richness.
Put this one on the game-day menu. Bring napkins. Plenty of napkins.
4. Deviled Eggs: The Appetizer Has Main-Course Ambitions
You know the person who keeps circling back to the deviled egg tray?
This is their burger. And if that person is you, dinner is looking good.
The Deviled Egg BUBBA burger brings eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, pickles, and paprika together with an Angus BUBBA burger. It’s creamy, tangy, and familiar in the best way, with enough heat to keep things lively.
Why these burger toppings work: Rich eggs and mayonnaise soften the mustard’s bite, while pickles and hot sauce add acidity and heat against the savory beef.
Make it for the deviled egg fan in your life. Just don’t expect them to share.
5. Goat Cheese & Honey Butter: A Little Sweet Talk
Honey butter has a way of making people pay attention. Pair it with tangy goat cheese, and you’ve got our full attention.
The Goat Cheese and Honey Butter BUBBA burger stacks creamy goat cheese, honey butter, arugula, and thinly sliced radishes onto a Sweet Onion BUBBA burger, all tucked inside a ciabatta roll.
The honey brings out the sweeter side of the combination. Then the goat cheese, radishes, and arugula come through with tang, crunch, and a peppery bite.
Why these burger toppings work: Sweet honey butter rounds out tangy goat cheese, while crisp radishes and greens keep the rich stack feeling fresh.
If you’re easing into adventurous burger toppings, start here. It’s a small departure from your usual cheeseburger with a delicious payoff.
6. Waffles & Eggs: Brunch Has Entered the Burger Chat
Toast two waffles. Fry an egg. Clear your schedule for the next few bites.
The Waffle Brunch BUBBA burger sandwiches an Original BUBBA burger, crispy bacon, a fried egg, and creamy avocado between toasted waffles. You get crisp waffle edges, smoky bacon, and a rich yolk that makes the next napkin absolutely necessary.
Technically, the waffles are the bun. But once you’ve opened the door to unexpected burger toppings, why stop there?
Why this combination works: Bacon adds crunch, avocado brings creaminess, and the egg yolk coats the savory layers. Toasted waffles hold the whole brunch situation together.
Weekend brunch or breakfast for dinner? You’ve got options.
7. Fried Green Tomatoes & Bacon Jam: Southern Flavor, Stacked High
A fried green tomato has exactly the kind of crunch a burger can get behind.
The Fried Green Tomato Cheeseburger Biscuit pairs crispy fried green tomatoes, bacon jam, and spicy remoulade with a Bacon Cheddar BUBBA burger. A biscuit takes over bun duty and gives this stack its Southern-inspired finish.
The tomatoes bring tang beneath that crisp coating. Bacon jam adds sweet, smoky richness. Then the remoulade sneaks in with a little heat.
Why these burger toppings work: Tangy tomatoes balance the sweet bacon jam, while the crisp coating adds texture against the burger and biscuit.
This is the one for anyone who loves southern comfort food.
Build Your Own Burger Toppings Experiment
You’ve got seven places to start. Now it’s your turn to play.
For your next burger night, set out a few familiar favorites and a few wildcards. A jar of pepper jelly. Some goat cheese. A tray of crispy tots. Let everyone build their own combination, then compare notes.
A few ways to get started:
- Love a rich, cheesy burger? Add something tangy, like pickled jalapeños.
- Going sweet? Pair jam or honey butter with something salty or sharp.
- Piling on creamy toppings? Make room for crunch.
- Trying something completely new? Test a little on one bite before committing to the whole burger.
Give your creation a name and let the table vote for the combination they’d make again. Someone might just discover their new favorite burger!
Show Us What You’re Stacking
Team peanut butter? Sold on tots? Already planning your waffle brunch?
Pick a recipe, grab your BUBBA burgers, and see what happens when you follow your appetite.
Then snap it, share it, and tag @BUBBAburger on Instagram. We want to see your BUBBA flavor creations!
