The Luther Burger is a hamburger served with a glazed donut instead of a bun, traditionally a Krispy Kreme donut. It can be served with or without cheese and is typically seasoned with black pepper and salt. The burger can contain over 1,000 calories and over 45 grams of fat per serving.
Many different types of unconventional American sandwiches and burgers have emerged over the years. The Luther Burger, also known as the Luther Vandross Burger, is a hamburger with a glazed donut instead of a bun. While the fried donut can be of any variety, it is traditionally a Krispy Kreme donut.
Named after the rhythm and blues singer-songwriter and record producer, Luther Vandross, who is said to have enjoyed the bun, the burger can be served with or without cheese. It is also known as the Donut Burger. Depending on the location, the burger may be served between two whole donuts or a single donut cut in half, with the glazed side touching the meat.
Typical Luther burgers contain no seasonings or vegetables, although the meat is typically seasoned with black pepper and salt. The bun can be grilled as a whole or separately. Sometimes the meat and buns are cooked separately, then flattened and cooked together on a grill to more fully blend them together. A popular way to serve the Luther Burger is with a quarter-pound (113 grams) of beef, a wedge of American cheese, four slices of bacon, and the two glazed donuts.
Historical accounts of the conception of the hamburger vary. Many people believe it was created in the suburban coffee shop, Mulligan’s, of Decatur, Georgia. Hamburger legend claims that a cook ran out of hamburger buns one day and decided to experiment with donuts. The restaurant is also home to the hamdog, which is a fried hot dog wrapped in a hamburger.
St. Louis’ independent baseball league, the Gateway Grizzlies, also serves the Luther Burger, although its version includes melted cheese and bacon. The sandwich reportedly brought the team increased business. The company markets the burger as the best baseball burger, with a tagline that states the meal is dinner and dessert combined.
Renowned cooking expert Paula Dean featured the Luther Burger in one of her cooking segments. The cook adds several extras to her version of the sandwich, including fresh parsley, butter, egg, and grated onion. Her recipe calls for topping burgers with fried eggs, making them a breakfast or brunch dish.
Several medical experts have expressed concern about the implications the sandwich may have on health. Depending on the specific recipe, The Luther Burger can contain over 1,000 calories. It may also contain over 45 grams of fat per serving.
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