If you’ve never had a Wisconsin Butter Burger, stop what you’re doing and fire up your skillet. Seriously, this is not a drill.
We’re talking juicy, flavorful beef topped with a glorious slab of butter that melts into every nook and cranny. It’s messy, it’s magical, and it’s a full-on celebration of Midwestern comfort food.
What’s a Butter Burger?
Born in Wisconsin diners (shoutout to Culver’s and all the mom-and-pop joints that started it all), a butter burger is exactly what it sounds like, a beef burger finished with real butter.
And not just a swipe on the bun, but that’s a must too. We’re talking butter on the patty itself, added while it’s still hot so it soaks in like a dream.
It’s savory, indulgent, and honestly, kind of brilliant.
What Makes a Butter Burger Wisconsin?
We take our dairy seriously here. Real Wisconsin butter. Local beef. A griddled bun. Maybe some grilled onions, maybe not. But butter? Always.
At Creamery Creek, our ground beef is dry-aged, so it’s already packed with flavor before it even hits the pan. Add a pat of butter and you’ve got something next-level.
How to Make a Butter Burger at Home
No fancy fryer or restaurant kitchen needed. Just good beef, good butter, and a hot pan.
The basics:
- 85/15 Creamery Creek dry-aged ground beef
- Salt and pepper, or simple seasoning blend
- Toasted bun
- Real butter (don’t skimp)
- Optional: grilled onions, cheese, pickles
Quick method:
Form loose patties a little wider than your bun.
Season with salt and pepper.
Sear in a hot cast iron skillet or flat top until crispy and caramelized.
Add a generous pat of butter on top just before you take it off the heat.
Toast your buns with (you guessed it!) more butter.
Assemble and eat immediately. Don’t forget the napkins.
Why It Works? Because butter makes everything better. It amps up the beef flavor, adds richness without hiding the meat, and gives the burger that signature sizzle that just screams homegrown comfort food.
Final Thought: Butter Up, Baby
You don’t need fancy toppings or a gourmet grill. Just great beef, real butter, and a little bit of Midwestern soul.
And if you want the kind of beef that makes this burger truly shine? You know where to find it.
Order your dry-aged ground beef from Creamery Creek Farms and bring a taste of Wisconsin to your next cookout.
Can’t wait to hear how it turns out!
XOXO, Louisa
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