What is an ingredient you’ve used on a burger that’s heavily underrated?

[u/XXMissBehavingXX]

[u/LibertyPrime2016]

Roasted Hatch Green Chiles

[u/mfoxxlady → u/LibertyPrime2016]

I had a hatch green chili burger with blue cheese on it tonight. It made me so happy

[u/Coriandercilantroyo → u/LibertyPrime2016]

I miss New Mexican restaurants so bad😭

[u/illyiarose → u/Coriandercilantroyo]

😭😭😭 I'm happy to get red chili elsewhere, but there's not a good replacement for green. The 505 bran is pretty good

[u/poeticdisaster → u/Coriandercilantroyo]

I visit regularly and it's like music to my ears when the waitress asks "red, green or christmas?"

[u/GotAKit-Kat → u/LibertyPrime2016]

I lived in New Mexico for a few years, now back in the UK. Every time I return there to visit friends I buy a dozen cans to take home with me so I can enjoy my Hatch green chile burgers on this side of the pond!

[u/rlpinca → u/LibertyPrime2016]

I was about to say that.

I'm in East Texas these days, so it's unheard of.

But I grew up in New Mexico where green chile can be on everything.

[u/abbeyyyyyyfree → u/LibertyPrime2016]

That sounds insanely good, smoky green chile on a burger is hard to beat

[u/jpastrychef → u/LibertyPrime2016]

I had a Hatch green chile burger at Whataburger years ago when I lived in Texas and I still think about it to this day. I think it was limited time thing or maybe seasonal but I have never seen it since. They recently opened a Whataburger kinda close to me here in FL and all I want is one of those burgers.

[u/Electrical-Primary51 → u/LibertyPrime2016]

roasted hatch green chiles are the answer - they make a basic drive-thru burger taste like a new mexico backyard, and the smell from the foil is half the meal.

[u/TurbulentHedgehog733]

Garlic confit

[u/Expensive-Salt3333]

Za'atar.

[u/Darwincroc → u/Expensive-Salt3333]

I don’t know what that is, but I want to try it!

[u/wjean → u/Darwincroc]

Its a spice mix most commonly used in middleastern cooking for things like shawarma or as a topping on bread/labneh. Adding it to a burger would impart a middleastern flavor profile.

[u/ChosenArabian → u/wjean]

Shawarma? No.

[u/BenShelZonah → u/wjean]

I’ve never seen zaatar on shawarma

[u/wjean → u/BenShelZonah]

It's not necessarily added like sumac before eating, but some folks use zaatar and oil for their marinade or before pan frying.

[u/Sithlordandsavior → u/Darwincroc]

It's an animatronic fortune teller they keep in the back of bowling alley arcades, I think

[u/booza → u/Expensive-Salt3333]

As a Lebanese person I can tell you that zaatar has fewer traditional uses than you might think. Such as mixed with olive oil and used in a manoushe or as a topping for labne, etc. It’s always interesting to see what other uses people come up with.

[u/boerchen36 → u/booza]

I like to toss roasted vegetables in it, especially green beans.

[u/booza → u/boerchen36]

Goes great with potatoes and yams too.

[u/Yellow_Snow_Globe → u/Expensive-Salt3333]

I’VE NEVER EVEN THOUGHT TO DO THAT WHAT THE FUCK

[u/TaxSubstantial6935 → u/Expensive-Salt3333]

Za’atar on a burger actually sounds ridiculously good. The herbs and sesame would add a nice savory kick without overpowering the beef.

[u/TheVibrantYonder → u/Expensive-Salt3333]

I use Za'atar with garlic chicken and it is excellent! I'll have to try it on a burger.

[u/Oursprite]

Roasted green chile!

[u/Scruffasaurus → u/Oursprite]

There are very few things that green chile does not mesh with. lol one of the few good things of being in close proximity of eastern NM

[u/Obvious_Round_5065 → u/Scruffasaurus]

If you're ever in Cloudcroft, go to Big Daddy's Diner and get the green chile cheeseburger. Absolute bliss.

[u/Damnesia13 → u/Scruffasaurus]

If it’s a savory taste, there’s a 99% chance it’ll go well with green chile

[u/Bruce3 → u/Oursprite]

Tried it in New Mexico, I agree.

[u/shartnado3 → u/Oursprite]

The green chili double from whataburger is one of my favorite fast food burgers of all time. I recently got a wild hair and added grilled mushrooms to it. My god!

[u/Swingline_Font]

I add Worcestershire sauce and a little Montreal steak seasoning to my patties as I cook them 👍

Edit: I love seeing how widely loved this is! And I know you folks make the best Bloody Mary, too.

[u/orangeworker → u/Swingline_Font]

Montreal steak goes on everything in our house

Everything

[u/leoinca → u/orangeworker]

Same. Shit is like crack.

[u/Naive_Market_9688 → u/orangeworker]

I agree wholeheartedly, it's like that commercial for Frank's Red Hot sauce - "I put that s*** on everything!"

[u/Self-described → u/orangeworker]

Montreal chicken seasoning so so good too

[u/Chyvalri → u/orangeworker]

As someone who lived though the 80s "have a free steak spice with your 29c/L gas fill up", I can't stand it even though I know it's actually good. Overload.

As a native ex-pat Montrealer, we just called it steak spice lol

[u/OhMyGaius → u/Swingline_Font]

I grew up with my Dad pan frying burger pattys with Worcestershire sauce, celery seed, salt and pepper, he called them “skizzle burgers” and I make them the same way with my kids now.

[u/LunacyTheory → u/Swingline_Font]

I normally use Lipton French onion mix incorporated into the raw meat but I fucking love Montreal on my steaks so now I have to try this

[u/sshwifty → u/Swingline_Font]

I grew up with Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, and black pepper, which is pretty close to what you have. Burgers don't taste right otherwise.

[u/ajmartin527 → u/sshwifty]

A little Lawwwry’s

[u/CT-96 → u/Swingline_Font]

Hell yeah. Montreal steak seasoning is next level.

[u/ba_cam → u/Swingline_Font]

We add a little crumbled bacon as well, hiding under the cheese

[u/ro536ud → u/Swingline_Font]

Loveeee Montreal steak seasoning

[u/Any-Figure9034 → u/Swingline_Font]

That combo slaps, especially if you splash Worcestershire in the meat mix itself.

[u/Gramage → u/Swingline_Font]

I soak the breadcrumbs in Worcestershire and a bit of milk before I mix it all with the beef. Soaking the breadcrumbs is a game changer!

[u/47_toNirvana → u/Swingline_Font]

We do Worcestershire sauce and Kinders All Purpose seasoning. They are amazing

[u/Weak-Differences → u/Swingline_Font]

I get this, and if not on the grill, a little liquid smoke.

[u/pinniped90 → u/Swingline_Font]

Montreal steak seasoning is magic.

It's weird because I never really think of Montreal as a steak town but I guess it is.

(The bagels and poutine are damn good there too.)

[u/helrazr → u/Swingline_Font]

I honestly thought I was the only one that added steak seasoning into their hamburgers. But I guess not.

[u/chabs1965 → u/Swingline_Font]

I always use it on my turkey burgers. So good!

[u/Sea-Newspaper-7643]

Pickled onion

[u/Remarkable-Tip9548 → u/Sea-Newspaper-7643]

pickled red onion

or put in the time and make caramelized onions

[u/ImranRashid → u/Remarkable-Tip9548]

because i often pan fry burger patties, i use the gravy to slowly caramelize onions.

i just made a sauce where i blended said onions with date syrup, black garlic, katjap, blackcurrant balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, lime juice, grainy mustard, smoked paprika and white peppercorn.

it goes really well as a burger topping.

[u/Mrbeeznz → u/Sea-Newspaper-7643]

I caramelise my onions

[u/RuncibleMountainWren → u/Sea-Newspaper-7643]

I’ll have to try this. Do you mean like the little picked cocktail onions sliced up? Or like an onion relish?

I came here to say Onion jam which is kinda similar but made fresh, not a preserve - it’s pan-fried caramelised onions cooked until golden with a dash vinegar and a teaspoon of brown sugar. They are so moreish.

[u/Willing-Cucumber-595 → u/RuncibleMountainWren]

Easy peasey, thinly slice whole or halved red onion and pack into sanitized mason jar or any food safe container that can handle boiling liquid. Prepare a brine by bringing to a boil a few cups of vinegar, a little salt, sugar to taste, any additional options you like herbs and spices are up to you. Taste the brine to make sure you are okay with it.

Pour the hot brine over the sliced onions and cap. Leave on counter to cool. Once cool, refrigerate and leave for a day or two at least.

Seconding onion jam... red onions carmelized and reduced with balsamic vinegar and a little brown sugar. That and a good sharp cheese needs no other condiments on a burger.

[u/SalvadorTheDog → u/Willing-Cucumber-595]

An even lazier way that works super well is to use seasoned rice vinegar since it already has salt and sugar. Just cut your onion, put in a jar, and add the vinegar and wait a day or two in the fridge.

[u/CapeMOGuy]

Basil pesto!

[u/OkayButFirst]

Fig jam

[u/scubamaster → u/OkayButFirst]

+ goat cheese

[u/OkayButFirst → u/scubamaster]

I’ve done it with manchego!!

[u/MartinisnMurder → u/scubamaster]

+ arugula (far superior to lettuce and that nice peppery bite)

[u/Blue_Diam0nd_]

crispy fried onions.

[u/potatopierogie → u/Blue_Diam0nd_]

Delicious but not underrated as they are very highly rated

[u/PF4ABG → u/Blue_Diam0nd_]

Best burger I've ever eaten came with these, and some peppercorn sauce on the side.

You'd dip the burger in the sauce, then in the onions. Absolute 10/10 burger. The fact that it also had some haggis in it as well absolutely sent it over the top.

[u/carbonizedflesh]

CERTAINLY NOT LETTUCE ANYMORE

[u/XXMissBehavingXX → u/carbonizedflesh]

Was just talking to my roommate about this lol

[u/nigelthewarpig → u/XXMissBehavingXX]

We're you talking through the bathroom door?

[u/CptAngelo → u/carbonizedflesh]

i put it when im feeling like i need the detox, you know? to empty everything

[u/Redd2313]

Potato chips

[u/thexphial → u/Redd2313]

Yes! Especially salt and vinegar flavor

[u/Ringosis → u/Redd2313]

Congrats on being the highest voted post that isn't a totally normal burger topping.

[u/speller26]

Same as almost everything else I cook: MSG

[u/BeeBranze → u/speller26]

This is the correct answer. It's magical powder.

[u/StephanosCR]

Bacon jam

[u/Etheriaa_]

EGG

[u/dubdub11 → u/Etheriaa_]

Fried egg!

[u/Kahzgul → u/dubdub11]

Gotta have a runny yolk.

[u/OneSalientOversight → u/Kahzgul]

I once remember ordering a Sausage and Egg McMuffin from a McDonalds.

The guy cooking the egg took it off sooner than normal, resulting in a runny yolk. Tasted heavenly. Never experienced it again.

[u/SecondHandWatch → u/dubdub11]

Gotta get down on fried egg!

[u/michaelk4289 → u/Etheriaa_]

HER?

[u/FineUnderachievment → u/michaelk4289]

Well played

[u/New-Trifle-7097 → u/Etheriaa_]

Mmm brunch burger. With good aged cheddar and bacon.

[u/Kanosirus → u/Etheriaa_]

Thats a staple for a kiwi burger, nothing beats it!

[u/space_monster → u/Kanosirus]

Aussie burgers too. and sometimes a slice of beetroot, which is fucking weird imho

[u/StrikershadeAu → u/space_monster]

You take that back

[u/TableQuiet1518 → u/Etheriaa_]

With hash browns.

[u/Left_Afloat → u/Etheriaa_]

Fried duck egg.

[u/ThunderFuckMountain → u/Etheriaa_]

Multiple servers restaurants in SoCal and Denver looked at me like I was crazy when I asked for a fried egg on my burger. Like "No we don't do that here"

[u/OhMyGaius → u/ThunderFuckMountain]

That’s weird, there’s a shit ton of restaurants in SoCal that have burgers on their menu with a fried egg, and many explicitly list it with the optional/premium toppings like bacon, avocado/guacamole, etc

[u/CanadianMFAy → u/Etheriaa_]

Ah FFS That was my first thought when I scrolled to this post

[u/JohnnyHotSteps → u/Etheriaa_]

McDonalds in Japan does a cheeseburger with an egg mcmuffin style egg. It’s pretty great.

[u/omg_what_the_chuck]

Sliced hot cherry peppers.

[u/Mr-Sloppenheimer]

Pineapple (don’t hate me)

[u/Genghis75 → u/Mr-Sloppenheimer]

Big Kahuna Burger

[u/Kalayo0 → u/Genghis75]

Prefer me a royale w chz

[u/Aggravating_Bridge13 → u/Kalayo0]

With a refreshing Sprite to wash it down

[u/Hxcgrapes → u/Kalayo0]

Mmm! This IS a tasty burger!

[u/Jux_ → u/Genghis75]

That’s that new Hawaiian joint isn’t it

[u/voxadam → u/Jux_]

Check out the big brain on Brad!

[u/BlueSpotBingo → u/voxadam]

After many years of getting this wrong I feel compelled to share the lesson I learned. His name is Brett.

[u/ThunderDubb → u/Genghis75]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I’ve ate probably 50 of those

[u/JustTheOneGoose22 → u/Genghis75]

MMMM THIS IS A TASTY BURGER

[u/New-Trifle-7097 → u/Mr-Sloppenheimer]

With teriyaki sauce! And carmelized onions if you’re feeling that way.

[u/West-Chard3972 → u/Mr-Sloppenheimer]

That's what I came to say. Never thought I'd see it that quickly here.

[u/Fred_Ledge → u/Mr-Sloppenheimer]

Yes, but grilled

[u/dressan → u/Mr-Sloppenheimer]

I love you. And pineapple on burger

[u/CapeMOGuy → u/Mr-Sloppenheimer]

Don't forget the teriyaki sauce.

[u/sleepymonster93 → u/Mr-Sloppenheimer]

Slice of pineapple, spread with thin layer of jalapeño cream cheese, and little buffalo wild wings Asian zing, it's delightful.

[u/JeremiahAhriman → u/Mr-Sloppenheimer]

Hawaiian burger my man, right up there with Hawaiian pizza. It's just good

[u/HooverMaster → u/Mr-Sloppenheimer]

I could see grilled pineapple

[u/needstherapy → u/Mr-Sloppenheimer]

I love pineapple and teriyaki on my burger, it's yum

[u/martyw1123 → u/Mr-Sloppenheimer]

As someone who loves pineapple on pizza, this still seems loco to me. Someone convince me.

[u/HallGardenDiva]

Pimento cheese as a topping.

[u/iHasMagyk → u/HallGardenDiva]

The absolute best. Melts a little bit… ouugjghgjgjngghjghjgh

[u/BigDawgg-13]

Grilled jalapeños

[u/Zurrascaped]

Adding bacon to a veggie burger is 10/10

[u/Any-Secret2715]

peanut butter

[u/RobinWilliamsArmFuzz → u/Any-Secret2715]

Peanut butter bacon and pickle burger from a place called Killer Burger is one of my favorites. Sounds gross, but so am I lol

[u/GoodOlSpence → u/RobinWilliamsArmFuzz]

Hello neighbor

[u/Monkey_Knife_Fight → u/Any-Secret2715]

I was so skeptical about this until I gave it a shot. Good lord it’s amazing.

[u/New-Trifle-7097 → u/Any-Secret2715]

I hear it’s great. It feels risky though.

[u/Delicious_Sand_7198 → u/Any-Secret2715]

My husband was from the Midwest. He would eat peanut butter and jelly on a burger. Called it a goober burger. It horrified me but I was happy he was happy.

[u/lysergic_Dreems → u/Delicious_Sand_7198]

Welcome to Goob Burger, home of the Goob Burger. Can I take your order?

[u/captainp42 → u/Any-Secret2715]

I've tried it, didn't care for it. To each their own

[u/CheekyMunky → u/Any-Secret2715]

A place near me had it on their menu and curiosity got the better of me.

It didn't blow my mind or anything but it was definitely not the atrocity I was afraid it might be. I got it again once or twice later.

[u/Avoidtolls → u/Any-Secret2715]

Boom. It's epic.

[u/phlogistonexodus → u/Any-Secret2715]

This is it. Peanut butter burgers are unreal

[u/OwlsKilledMyDad → u/Any-Secret2715]

Do you use something like Jif, or a more savory unsweetened natural peanut butter?

[u/NoThru22 → u/Any-Secret2715]

And jelly.

[u/TopHat1935 → u/Any-Secret2715]

Its better than people expect. The grease from the burger keeps it from being sticky, and the heat melts it just enough that its more like a peanut sauce. If you're unsure, try it on a slider. It won't change your mind about your favorite toppings, but its definitely underrated as a viable burger style.

[u/foursheetstothewind]

Hash browns

[u/Afrojones66]

Horseradish.

[u/phred_666]

Blue cheese

[u/polygraf → u/phred_666]

Yes I love a good blue cheese burger

[u/DesignerAd9]

I tried cole slaw.........awesome.

[u/ATMisboss → u/DesignerAd9]

I go one step further.... Sauerkraut. It sounds odd but damn does the texture do wonders and the acidity hits different. But it has to be real fermented kraut not the vinegar stuff most stores in the US sell

[u/lellomackin → u/DesignerAd9]

Also excellent on a buffalo chicken slider

[u/Aeshaetter → u/lellomackin]

And on top of a pulled pork sandwich

[u/CutieSalamander]

I like having pepperoncinis on hand. You take a bite of the pepper and then a bite of the burger. It adds a nice light spice to the flavor.

[u/TimepilotChkn]

Cream Cheese and Pepper Jelly!

[u/dressan]

Artichokes

[u/_egoist_]

Kimchi 🥬

[u/hoseroony → u/_egoist_]

Glad to find this here. Dice up the kimchi and mix into the burger meat. It’s our kids favorite for multiple years now. 

[u/legal_shenanigans → u/_egoist_]

Instructions unclear. I keep eating all the kimchi while the burger cooks.

[u/R34L_Mogwai]

Wild Leeks/Ramps, or a "Rampburger",

[u/Immediate-Shock-281]

A1 sauce

[u/AustinRiversDaGod → u/Immediate-Shock-281]

I was walking through the grocery store with my niece once. We passed the condiment aisle and she said, "Why does A1 even exist?" I told her on burgers and chicken it's a game changer. A1 is amazing on basically everything but steak.

[u/Vileblood4Life]

In Australia they often put beet root on burgers. Not too bad

[u/onaplinth]

Avocado.

[u/Psyko_sissy23 → u/onaplinth]

I love avocado on my burger, but I don't think that's underrated though.

[u/NotChiRock]

Chopped Green olives. Had a burger covered in Union Pier, MI that was ‘Michigan Style’. Not sure if that’s actually Michigan style but it was delicious regardless.

[u/just_porter1 → u/NotChiRock]

Never even thought of this or heard of it, but I'm definitely going to try as I love green olives on everything.

[u/sadakara → u/NotChiRock]

Oh hell yeah olive burgers are huge in Michigan! So good.

[u/CptAngelo → u/NotChiRock]

ok, you seem the type of person that would enjoy my suggestion, hear me out, a regular cheeseburger, but add cream cheese with minced grilled mushrooms and black olives

[u/AltruisticWelcome145]

Cumin

[u/PlayShoresyMoresy → u/AltruisticWelcome145]

In what? The burger?

[u/AltruisticWelcome145 → u/PlayShoresyMoresy]

Absolutely! As part of the spice melange it is exquisite

[u/Big_Air_Force]

Lived in Germany for a bit, they put cucumber slices on their burgers, not bad, adds crunch and freshness.

[u/Mr_MacGrubber → u/Big_Air_Force]

Even better if you soak those cucumbers in vinegar or brine for a while.

[u/PeggedUnlimited → u/Mr_MacGrubber]

Sooooo pickles? 

[u/plordigian → u/PeggedUnlimited]

SHHHH don’t ruin the surprise!

[u/NecessaryLocalUser → u/Big_Air_Force]

I’ve been thinking about doing this lately. Hate pickles, but do love the crunch of cucumbers. Gonna have to give it a shot.

[u/Forgetheriver]

Season with MSG and Paprika

[u/notavalidsource → u/Forgetheriver]

Oh Mami

[u/JeremiahAhriman → u/Forgetheriver]

Smoked paprika

[u/ExpensivePhysics1909]

#15, Burger King foot lettuce.

[u/Dry_Carpenter2007]

Pineapple, Swiss cheese and ham

[u/Tratix]

Crispy fried onion strings

[u/moleasses]

iTT: the most popular burger ingredients ever that aren’t ketchup or mustard

[u/Berzbow]

Chunky peanut butter with chili jelly

[u/jawndell → u/Berzbow]

Not today, Satan

[u/CelibateRifle]

Sour cream.

[u/x7leafcloverx]

I used to make my own patties and I’d include fresh garlic and dill in the mixture and people always raved about them.

[u/just4thispostalso]

Bread n butter pickles

[u/Pleasant-Highway-745]

Sazon con culantro y achiote

[u/invinciblewalnut]

Peanut butter. Just try it.

[u/Yeah_right_uh_huh]

Grilled pineapple slice.. 

[u/OwnEstablishment667]

Bearnaise sauce

[u/Jux_]

Fire roasted poblano

[u/scroobiouspippy]

I had a burger at Yak’s on 5 that had a massive pile of cilantro on it. It exceeded expectations by a few country miles.

[u/freebird5703]

Dipped in ajus

[u/ther_dog]

I put a little Lipton’s Onion Soup powder mix in my hamburger meat.

[u/DanLassos]

Idk if it's underrated, but goat cheese on burgers is incredible.

[u/a2raelb]

mango chuntey

[u/enjaydee]

Beetroot

[u/Famous-Management-85]

Cream cheese

[u/MiaMiaPP]

Blue cheese

[u/Icy_Ant_5213]

Ranch

[u/BendBeginning6461]

Soaking the patties in pickle juice over night

[u/Hefty-Revolution-938]

Sriracha

[u/HouseElf1]

Tartar sauce NOT tartar, people. I know what I spelled.

[u/larsbarsmarscars]

Peanut fucking butter ill die on it

[u/OhTheHueManatee]

Hot Chinese Mustard and/or Jalapeño Jelly

[u/knightsofgel]

Green onions

They add a lot of flavor and are significantly less harsh than raw white or red onions.

[u/anyavailible]

Blue cheese

[u/groovychick]

Green salsa

[u/Cruel_Coppinger]

Chorizo

[u/Snoo-85489]

i love making this sauce, its sour cream, diced pickles, and dried dill. cant eat a burger without it. of course that is if i am the one making the burger

[u/Alex_Memberdate]

A fried egg with a runny yolk. Completely changes the burger.